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YX56 KZU

2006 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

229,835 mi
Last recorded229,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 KZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 229,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 229,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 226,619 miles

Front number plate in front window

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 219,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 206,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 206,360 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 190,048 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 176,867 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 176,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 163,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 153,687 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 153,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 123,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 106,830 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,924 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,408 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 66,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,338 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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YX56 KZU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YX56 KZU, 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 YX56 KZU registered?

YX56 KZU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YX56 KZU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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