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OY06 VCG

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,111 mi
Last recorded139,111 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VCG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 139,111 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease offside & nearside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff operation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded offside & nearside

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body

Pass 10 Nov 2022 136,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective cracked / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake long travel

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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))

Pass 23 May 2019 108,280 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 103,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 98,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Upto flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,135 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 22 May 2015 85,941 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)

Fail 21 May 2015 85,939 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 29 May 2014 79,620 miles

slight oil leak from transmission

Fail 8 May 2013 68,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 68,796 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 54,419 miles

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

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 13 May 2011 42,777 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 29,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,770 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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OY06 VCG is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY06 VCG, 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 OY06 VCG registered?

OY06 VCG is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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