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YC06 YMK

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,789 mi
Last recorded160,789 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YMK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 160,789 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 160,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 151,487 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Fail 19 Apr 2024 151,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Pass 14 Apr 2023 139,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2023 139,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

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

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 128,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 120,615 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 120,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,817 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,216 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 11 Feb 2019 94,216 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,313 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,491 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,163 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 YMK 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 78.3%.

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 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 YC06 YMK, 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 YC06 YMK registered?

YC06 YMK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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