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LY56 EJK

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,163 mi
Last recorded109,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 EJK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 109,163 miles

Offside Front sidelight flickering

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

handbrake lever adjustment required

Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,383 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 104,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,497 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake on limit 16% effort

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,823 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

park brake on 16% min limit

Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

park brake on 16% min limit

Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,532 miles

factory fitted covers

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts split at top but still grease in side on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to middle joint has wrong exhaust clamp fitted fumes may go in to vehicle ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer wall and in tread and inner edge low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake travel high 15 clicks no lock off on brake test

when rear fog light on rear wiper motor works?

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,032 miles

engine under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2017 72,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,859 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,126 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 55,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,828 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,355 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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LY56 EJK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LY56 EJK, 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 LY56 EJK registered?

LY56 EJK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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