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HV56 YDR

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

264,468 mi
Last recorded264,468 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YDR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 264,468 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 264,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eye light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 258,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 248,679 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 240,763 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 231,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 221,812 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 204,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 191,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 191,218 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 179,372 miles

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

stop lamps illuminate different units nearside and offside

Pass 29 Apr 2016 164,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 153,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 145,080 miles

Both front wheels slightly buckled

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre cracked in tread areas

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Undertray slightly damaged and not fully secure

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2014 144,670 miles

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

Both front wheels slightly buckled

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre cracked in tread areas

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Undertray slightly damaged and not fully secure

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 125,239 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2012 109,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 109,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 89,401 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 67,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,583 miles

Oil leak

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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HV56 YDR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HV56 YDR, 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 HV56 YDR registered?

HV56 YDR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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