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YG56 YBF

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,914 mi
Last recorded135,914 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,914 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 135,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 101,482 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 101,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 89,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,954 miles

nsr tyre low 2.9mm

wipers smear screen and no s/wash

Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,954 miles

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

nsr tyre low 2.9mm

wipers smear screen and no s/wash

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,325 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,686 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 YBF is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YBF, 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 YG56 YBF registered?

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

Is YG56 YBF safe to buy?

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