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YG56 XZT

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,571 mi
Last recorded111,571 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 111,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 110,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 98,354 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 98,354 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,606 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 78,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,576 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,090 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,536 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 48,536 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,967 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,761 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 37,761 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,895 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,446 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 XZT is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG56 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

YG56 XZT is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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