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YR56 UTW

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,607 mi
Last recorded203,607 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 UTW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 203,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 191,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 186,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 175,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 175,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

trim at top of windscreen in swept area but not in view of the road

Pass 22 May 2018 167,234 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 167,212 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 indicators wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 156,586 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 156,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 151,097 miles

Under trays and engine cover

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 145,843 miles

Slight smell of fumes at Nearside of engine bay.

Fail 14 May 2015 145,839 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TPMS warning light illuminated.

Fumes smelt in cabin and engine bay. Fluid residue on engine. Inspection limited by upper engine cover and lower plastic trims.

OSR tyre pressure low.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 122,700 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 122,700 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 101,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,966 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,608 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,673 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UTW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR56 UTW, 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 UTW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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