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YY56 AHK

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,219 mi
Last recorded171,219 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AHK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 171,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 165,811 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 165,811 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,849 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 148,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 136,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 131,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 116,181 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,220 miles

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

both rear tyres inner sidewall minor damage

f/n/s tread inner shoulder poss puncture

Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,230 miles

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

both rear treads minor damage inner sidewalls

n/s/f poss puncture inner shoulder

Fail 13 Oct 2010 99,220 miles

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

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

both rear treads minor damage inner sidewalls

n/s/f poss puncture inner shoulder

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,682 miles

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

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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YY56 AHK is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY56 AHK, 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 YY56 AHK registered?

YY56 AHK is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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