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YT06 ZRU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

257,722 mi
Last recorded257,722 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 257,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 153,062 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 153,062 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 138,540 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 138,540 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,403 miles

o/s/front headlight side light lens broken

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,403 miles

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

o/s/front headlight side light lens broken

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,038 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZRU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

YT06 ZRU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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