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YT06 RKJ

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,308 mi
Last recorded157,308 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 RKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 157,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 156,145 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 156,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 152,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,321 miles

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

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

windsreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Fail 4 Apr 2018 147,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

windsreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Jan 2017 121,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight rough on rotation

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 121,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel slight rough on rotation

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 98,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,687 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 86,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,409 miles

exhaust emisions checked but were too low for the diesel smoke meter to register any emited smoke.therefore a printout of the result was not possible

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,862 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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YT06 RKJ is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT06 RKJ, 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 YT06 RKJ registered?

YT06 RKJ is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is YT06 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT06 RKJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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