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YG06 BYZ

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,444 mi
Last recorded170,444 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 170,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 167,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 164,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 161,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 159,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 157,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 150,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,377 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,435 miles

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Fail 14 Mar 2018 134,434 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear going across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Pass 11 Mar 2017 125,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 125,306 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,996 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,709 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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YG06 BYZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG06 BYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG06 BYZ registered?

YG06 BYZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is YG06 BYZ safe to buy?

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