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FX06 YSV

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,713 mi
Last recorded198,713 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 YSV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 198,713 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 194,208 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 191,432 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 191,428 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 186,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 181,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 172,851 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 172,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

excess oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2019 165,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 158,229 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 151,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 143,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,978 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 135,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 124,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front lower suspension arm outre ball joint has freeplay / wear.

Rear tyres are wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre size 245/40/18 p zero y.

Fail 28 May 2013 113,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front lower suspension arm outre ball joint has freeplay / wear.

Rear tyres are wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre size 245/40/18 p zero y.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,270 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 1 Mar 2011 84,234 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,234 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,886 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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FX06 YSV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FX06 YSV, 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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What year was FX06 YSV registered?

FX06 YSV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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