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YF56 YWD

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,412 mi
Last recorded146,412 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 146,412 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 146,121 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 145,232 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 142,150 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 129,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 129,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,892 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 93,892 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,487 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,995 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,436 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,291 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 YWD 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 76.2%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

YF56 YWD is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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