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PX06 YGL

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,777 mi
Last recorded170,777 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 YGL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 170,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 159,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,850 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 151,846 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 138,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,297 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,267 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 112,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 112,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 107,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 100,142 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,017 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,017 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,157 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,282 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,338 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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PX06 YGL is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PX06 YGL, 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 PX06 YGL registered?

PX06 YGL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is PX06 YGL safe to buy?

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