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DA04 YYY

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,052 mi
Last recorded174,052 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 YYY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 174,052 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Near side front coil spring corroded

Slight corrosion to rear subframe mounting area

Slight play near side front track rod end

Pass 3 Oct 2023 174,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 169,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 130,232 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 121,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2019 121,853 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

oil level low

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,105 miles

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,742 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,301 miles

Different speed ratings across the rear axle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Incorrect coolant

NSR wheel rim slightly buckled

OSF shock absorber dust cover split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

NSF wheel rim buckled

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,494 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,498 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,489 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 34,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DA04 YYY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA04 YYY, 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.

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DA04 YYY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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