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YF56 ZDG

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,565 mi
Last recorded165,565 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 165,565 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 164,752 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 161,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 161,879 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 161,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning sensor wire is rubbing on the wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 160,317 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 160,317 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 159,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 159,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 154,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 150,562 miles

Both front brake disc's are worn

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

O/S/F steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 139,144 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 117,136 miles

275/30/zr19 96y hankook

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to smear on screen

very strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is worn to the limit (advise replacement)

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre inner side wall is perishing (advise replacement)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,456 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPED AND WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DENTED

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,008 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 92,008 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT AND IN POOR CONDOTION ON INNER SURFACE

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,134 miles

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)

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 ZDG is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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