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YP56 ODA

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,065 mi
Last recorded198,065 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 ODA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 198,065 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 188,567 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 177,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

window screen marked but not in drivers view

Fail 6 Oct 2015 177,349 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

window screen marked but not in drivers view

Pass 22 Oct 2014 172,852 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 163,117 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 163,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 147,631 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 147,623 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,638 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 130,638 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,874 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,874 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,410 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 82,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YP56 ODA is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP56 ODA, 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 YP56 ODA registered?

YP56 ODA is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is YP56 ODA safe to buy?

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