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YH06 KTD

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,518 mi
Last recorded170,518 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KTD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 170,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

nearside front brake pad warning sensor adrift

Pass 20 Jun 2018 164,947 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 149,801 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,043 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 133,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,949 miles

Windscreen has damage of 15mm in zone B

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,593 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,118 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,018 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 KTD is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH06 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

YH06 KTD is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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