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Y18 OOT

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,879 mi
Last recorded212,879 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 OOT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 212,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 196,645 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 196,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 173,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 163,790 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 163,779 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 159,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 152,083 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 145,767 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 May 2018 141,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 141,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 139,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 129,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside reverse light inop

Fail 1 Jun 2015 129,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside reverse light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 111,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,404 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,500 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2011 73,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,212 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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Y18 OOT is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y18 OOT, 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 Y18 OOT registered?

Y18 OOT is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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