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YG56 XSF

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,592 mi
Last recorded189,592 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XSF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 189,592 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 189,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 151,099 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 151,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 141,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2021 141,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2020 135,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 127,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 117,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,114 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,566 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,563 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Nymber plate delaminating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,840 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 45,840 miles

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

N.S.F tyre wearing on edges

Rear Tyres @ 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,345 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 XSF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XSF, 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 YG56 XSF registered?

YG56 XSF is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YG56 XSF safe to buy?

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