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YF56 WFW

2006 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,054 mi
Last recorded136,054 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 WFW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 136,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 134,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 131,117 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 131,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 127,469 miles

Nearside Front shocker coupling lose need to tight

Fail 30 May 2023 127,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker coupling lose need to tight

Pass 31 May 2022 122,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 122,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 122,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front screen cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,108 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,627 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,328 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 96,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,976 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,593 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,508 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,436 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 WFW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

YF56 WFW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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