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YP56 XFW

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,015 mi
Last recorded193,015 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 XFW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 193,015 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 192,585 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 192,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 May 2022 172,159 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 174,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 159,541 miles

both front tyres bold inner

nsf brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2020 159,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush bottom outer is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres bold inner

nsf brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2019 151,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 137,093 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 123,731 miles

Front both nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 123,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front both nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear both nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 120,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 114,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,629 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 100,373 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,038 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 88,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,148 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,796 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 54,796 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,264 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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YP56 XFW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFW, 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 YP56 XFW registered?

YP56 XFW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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