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YF56 YWO

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,245 mi
Last recorded179,245 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 YWO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 179,245 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 174,368 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 24 Aug 2020 168,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 162,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 155,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 142,892 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,655 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,699 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,034 miles

both rear tyres have slight flat spots on inner edges of tread

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,621 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 15 Aug 2012 71,621 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2011 59,179 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 59,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,541 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 YWO is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO registered?

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

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