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YH06 KSX

2006 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,201 mi
Last recorded165,201 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 165,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 155,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,489 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 129,700 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,553 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,520 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 116,520 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 112,560 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 112,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,225 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 84,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,422 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 75,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,938 miles

front wipers starrting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,527 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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YH06 KSX is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 YH06 KSX, 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 YH06 KSX registered?

YH06 KSX is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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