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HY06 LAA

2006 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,255 mi
Last recorded118,255 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 LAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 118,255 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 116,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 113,809 miles
Fail 12 May 2024 113,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 110,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 103,990 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 103,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,888 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,888 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,228 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 79,228 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,001 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,705 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,264 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 26,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,863 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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HY06 LAA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HY06 LAA, 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 HY06 LAA registered?

HY06 LAA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HY06 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 LAA shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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