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BU06 YPP

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

208,405 mi
Last recorded208,405 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YPP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 208,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 189,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 187,278 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 177,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 166,886 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 166,880 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FROANT PIPE (8.2.2.1 (b))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently DAMPER (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 164,194 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 164,189 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,715 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Mar 2018 144,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,744 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,865 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 98,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,799 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,848 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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BU06 YPP is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 104,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU06 YPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU06 YPP registered?

BU06 YPP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BU06 YPP safe to buy?

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