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YF56 LWS

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,810 mi
Last recorded107,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,810 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 107,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,187 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 90,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,271 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing badly on inner edges and sidewall splitting

Offside rear tyre sidewall cut but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,919 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2013 52,886 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damage no cords showing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,490 miles

damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall.un-able to see full damage

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,962 miles

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

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

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 LWS 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 100%.

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 LWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 LWS registered?

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

Is YF56 LWS safe to buy?

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