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YT06 UCH

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 UCH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,499 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 88,944 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,084 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,773 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pad warning on the dash, indicators not touched.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 81,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pad warning on the dash, indicators not touched.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,922 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,972 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 63,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,295 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 43,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,515 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 40,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,963 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,510 miles

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2012 29,835 miles

front washers weak

Pass 16 May 2011 26,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 19,375 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 UCH is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YT06 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

YT06 UCH is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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