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M18 YEL

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

211,170 mi
Last recorded211,170 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 YEL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 211,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 196,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 187,672 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 181,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 181,140 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 167,534 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 160,132 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 160,125 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 152,001 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 137,223 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 122,353 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 106,299 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 106,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,821 miles

tow hitch not fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

tow hitch not fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,385 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,238 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,059 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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M18 YEL 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 78.3%.

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 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 M18 YEL, 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 M18 YEL registered?

M18 YEL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is M18 YEL safe to buy?

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