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YF56 YWJ

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,176 mi
Last recorded169,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 169,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 159,019 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 158,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link dust covers very poor

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor not fitted to brake pad

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link dust covers very poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 107,075 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,790 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,586 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,030 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,782 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)

engine cover fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wet conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,085 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 46,071 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s o/s rear tyres worn inner edges

rear pads worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,533 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,709 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 YWJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

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

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