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Y33 TXX

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,971 mi
Last recorded168,971 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 TXX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 168,971 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 168,954 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 165,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 153,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN RUN SIDE OF TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 150,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 149,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 145,101 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2020 145,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 138,239 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 126,430 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,677 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,677 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,402 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,279 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,184 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 50,184 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,842 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 40,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,218 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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Y33 TXX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y33 TXX, 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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Y33 TXX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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