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OY56 UKO

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,720 mi
Last recorded154,720 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 UKO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,720 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 154,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 146,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 228,633 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 228,633 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 213,630 miles

UNDERTRAY & UNDERBODY COVERS, PRESENT.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 181,095 miles

engine covers fitted

nail in n/s /r tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 153,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 122,742 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 122,742 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,182 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,570 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 97,570 miles

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,949 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

emmision test result - 0

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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OY56 UKO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY56 UKO, 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 OY56 UKO registered?

OY56 UKO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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