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YY56 BZB

2006 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,731 mi
Last recorded185,731 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 185,731 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 179,207 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 172,669 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 172,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose poorly secured

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 163,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 152,570 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 152,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 151,832 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 151,828 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,312 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 130,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,291 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,785 miles

All wheels are badly corroded.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust mount is broken but exhaust not considered to be insecure.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 94,610 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,041 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,625 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 84,539 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,626 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,004 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 BZB is a 2006 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY56 BZB, 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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YY56 BZB is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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