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PG06 YLJ

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,369 mi
Last recorded144,369 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 YLJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 144,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 121,814 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipe across rear floor frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by diesel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by diesel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 109,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 109,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front second side light inop

Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 92,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn uneven

nearside and offside front antiroll bar link boots deteriating

shields and covers fitted

slight cut to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 119,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,300 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 72,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PG06 YLJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PG06 YLJ, 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 PG06 YLJ registered?

PG06 YLJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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