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YF56 MJY

2006 BMW 530

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,001 mi
Last recorded189,001 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 189,001 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 159,600 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 159,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 136,500 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 133,768 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre has a cut advised to be changed

Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,962 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,658 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,658 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,866 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 73,907 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,675 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake pads getting worn

chips in o/s windscreen

surface damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 MJY is a 2006 BMW 530 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

YF56 MJY is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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