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YG06 YSA

2006 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,441 mi
Last recorded132,441 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 YSA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 132,441 miles

Front bumper has slight damage

Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,057 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 125,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,160 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,082 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,068 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 109,770 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front fog light inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2017 104,098 miles

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

o/s front also both rear tyres wearing inner

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,271 miles

N/S front tyre bald inner O/S front tyre worn low inner Both rear tyres worn low inner

Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,271 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

N/S front tyre bald inner O/S front tyre worn low inner Both rear tyres worn low inner

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,334 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 84,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,526 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 68,486 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

*** STRONG ADVISE o/s/front tyre worn bald/out of shape on inner edge ***

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

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 47,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,415 miles

damage to nearside front tyre

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 YSA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YSA, 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 YG06 YSA registered?

YG06 YSA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is YG06 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 YSA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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