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TY54 HOE

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,743 mi
Last recorded137,743 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY54 HOE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 137,743 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

undertrays

Pass 28 Sep 2022 111,741 miles

TOP ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 17 Sep 2022 111,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded IN THE INNER WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded IN THE INNER WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE NO TREAD SHOWING ON THE IN SIDE EDGE AND CUTS TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS LOWER ARMS BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TOP ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Oct 2021 105,920 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,745 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Oct 2020 101,662 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD AND WEARING BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,293 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 84,727 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,588 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2016 79,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,765 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 67,498 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,810 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 55,810 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,327 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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TY54 HOE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black 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 TY54 HOE, 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 TY54 HOE registered?

TY54 HOE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is TY54 HOE safe to buy?

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