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BV56 YMO

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,981 mi
Last recorded253,981 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YMO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 253,981 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 247,615 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 245,403 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 217,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 159,819 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 159,348 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 140,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,252 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,819 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,463 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread.

plastic covers fitted on underside and outer body sills.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,818 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection to underside.

small cut on offside front inner sidewall.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection to underside.

small cut on offside front inner sidewall.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,070 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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BV56 YMO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV56 YMO, 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 BV56 YMO registered?

BV56 YMO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is BV56 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 YMO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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