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YT06 YAU

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 YAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,961 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Jun 2011 73,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 May 2010 69,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,362 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 56,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YAU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT06 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

YT06 YAU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YT06 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT06 YAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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