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YR56 UTC

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

256,508 mi
Last recorded256,508 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 UTC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 256,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 249,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 245,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 234,714 miles

Front pads getting low

OSR & NSR CV boots slightly leaking grease

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 234,714 miles

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

Front pads getting low

OSR & NSR CV boots slightly leaking grease

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 229,498 miles

osr indicator bulb pale

osr outer cv boot leaking

osr tyre 3mm tread inner edges worn

nsf track rod end slight play

nsr outer side light inop

nsr tyre 3mm tread inner edges worn

Pass 22 Oct 2018 217,549 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2017 205,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 193,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2015 158,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2014 121,538 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,076 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,610 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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YR56 UTC is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YR56 UTC, 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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YR56 UTC is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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