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YF56 YXY

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,106 mi
Last recorded148,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 148,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 143,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 137,973 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 121,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 175,085 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,361 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Mar 2020 104,359 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both near and offside (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus got several cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,250 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 101,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong bulbs (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm worn out (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

prop doughnut worn

Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,099 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre in poor condision

Offside Front tyre inpoor condision

Offside Rear tyre in poor condision

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,415 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,215 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,806 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 68,806 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre is split on the inner wall and close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,930 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,476 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 YXY 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 81%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

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

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