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OX06 YCE

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,070 mi
Last recorded157,070 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 YCE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 157,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 157,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 144,340 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 144,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 205,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm bald on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm bald on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet struts weak

Fail 11 Jan 2019 205,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm bald on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm bald on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 18 Jan 2018 192,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 192,234 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 177,516 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 166,930 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 166,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,422 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 95,422 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,753 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 11 Feb 2011 59,640 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,011 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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OX06 YCE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OX06 YCE, 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 OX06 YCE registered?

OX06 YCE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is OX06 YCE safe to buy?

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