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YH06 LPZ

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,056 mi
Last recorded177,056 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 177,056 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 171,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 166,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 161,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 154,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,321 miles

diesel emission to clear for smoke reading printout

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,022 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,014 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,549 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,342 miles

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

Nearside Raer Handbrake weak effort

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,205 miles

emmisions to clean to read

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emmision to clean to cheak

front discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,469 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,328 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,047 miles

2 nails in nearside front tyre

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 LPZ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

YH06 LPZ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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