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YG56 OLW

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,880 mi
Last recorded192,880 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OLW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 192,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 192,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 183,017 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 174,065 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 174,065 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 163,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber brake hose cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber brake hose cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rubber bushes splitting /worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer x2 suspension arms ball joints worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber brake hose cracking /perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber brake hose cracking /perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rubber bushes splitting/worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer front suspension arm with with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 163,656 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer back suspension arm ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light staying on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber brake hose cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber brake hose cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rubber bushes splitting /worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer x2 suspension arms ball joints worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber brake hose cracking /perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber brake hose cracking /perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rubber bushes splitting/worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer front suspension arm with with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 151,686 miles

ADVISE Rear Rubber suspension arm bushes slight splitting

ADVISE Rubber brake hoses x4 slight perished /cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2020 143,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner suspension arm rubber bush splitting/worn with play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner suspension arm rubber bush splitting /worn with play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,969 miles

ADVISE Both rear tyres slight worn on inner edges,

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,215 miles

OSF TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE CLOSE TO CORD

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/19 Y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 121,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

OSF TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE CLOSE TO CORD

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/19 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,863 miles

Oil leak ()

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,815 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,963 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)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 89,961 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 76,137 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,022 miles

Front discs lipped

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,082 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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YG56 OLW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG56 OLW, 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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YG56 OLW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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