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YY06 YBU

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

227,412 mi
Last recorded227,412 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 YBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2026 227,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 211,630 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 209,865 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 195,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 195,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 186,811 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 177,759 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 177,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 152,204 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 151,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 137,315 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 137,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,257 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 87,453 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 87,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,642 miles

Front tyres wearing thin (worn on edges)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,373 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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YY06 YBU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY06 YBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY06 YBU registered?

YY06 YBU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is YY06 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY06 YBU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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