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YS06 VTV

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,125 mi
Last recorded198,125 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 VTV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 198,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 194,970 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 186,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 178,470 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 May 2019 167,189 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 167,189 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 155,580 miles

exhaust emits slight blue haze on idle advise ns os anti roll dust cover starting to split

Pass 1 Feb 2016 154,503 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 137,074 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 125,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 118,075 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 113,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 113,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2010 99,596 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 99,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,879 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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YS06 VTV is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YS06 VTV, 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 YS06 VTV registered?

YS06 VTV is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YS06 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS06 VTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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