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YS55 KTD

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,629 mi
Last recorded116,629 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 KTD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 113,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,961 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 107,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,426 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 105,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 102,821 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 100,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 93,234 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,408 miles

Emissions too clean to register

MIL on

Fail 6 Apr 2017 88,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Emissions too clean to register

MIL on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,341 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,640 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,232 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,816 miles

both rear tyres worn low

near side front tyre close to limit and worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2012 57,816 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

near side front tyre close to limit and worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 50,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 15,311 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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YS55 KTD is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS55 KTD, 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 YS55 KTD registered?

YS55 KTD is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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