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YF56 LPZ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,188 mi
Last recorded187,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 187,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 177,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 169,310 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 169,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 154,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2019 143,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight movement in the steering system but nothing excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2018 123,003 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,380 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 99,085 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 87,134 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 87,134 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,834 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,583 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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YF56 LPZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 105,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF56 LPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF56 LPZ registered?

YF56 LPZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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