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YF56 MUA

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,776 mi
Last recorded190,776 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 190,776 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 190,675 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 183,704 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 183,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 169,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 161,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 155,088 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 154,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,547 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 127,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 113,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight (3.6.B.2c)

underside covered by plastic trim limiting visual inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 94,157 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 94,156 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 88,495 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,672 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,272 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)

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 MUA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

YF56 MUA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is YF56 MUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 MUA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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