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OY56 ZYH

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

226,697 mi
Last recorded226,697 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ZYH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 226,697 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Pass 7 Nov 2015 219,912 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 219,112 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 198,155 miles

Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage 245/35/19

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2014 198,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage 245/35/19

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 176,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 175,377 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 149,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F headlight is flickering on dip beam.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 149,131 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F headlight is flickering on dip beam.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 139,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 122,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,962 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 99,962 miles

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

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 ZYH is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

OY56 ZYH is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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