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YC06 OLU

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

173,218 mi
Last recorded173,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 OLU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 173,218 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 169,946 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 169,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 165,074 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 158,182 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 15 Jul 2022 150,585 miles

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 14 Jul 2021 142,203 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 142,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 133,409 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 133,408 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 130,463 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 130,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,382 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 126,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,316 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 107,316 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,004 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 91,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,763 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near side rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,264 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,665 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,663 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,862 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,948 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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YC06 OLU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YC06 OLU, 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 YC06 OLU registered?

YC06 OLU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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