MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image not clear due to aftermarket HID bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Existing halogen headlamp units shouldn’t be converted to be used with HID bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp. (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image not clear due to aftermarket HID bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Existing halogen headlamp units shouldn’t be converted to be used with HID bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp. (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside parking brake very little effort
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
engine cover
undertrays
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
engine cover
undertrays
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine cover
play at offside front inner rack joint
under trays
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front wheel has been welded / repaired
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front wheel has been welded / repaired
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyre walls are perished/damaged
emissions report not produced due to low emissions
n/s rear tyre is worn and just on the legal limit
o/s rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit
slight damage to n/s of rear bumper
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyre walls are perished/damaged
emissions report not produced due to low emissions
n/s rear tyre is worn and just on the legal limit
o/s rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit
slight damage to n/s of rear bumper
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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YF56 LXY is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LXY, 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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YF56 LXY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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