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YC56 OGO

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,842 mi
Last recorded200,842 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 OGO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 200,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 200,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 195,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 195,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 194,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 189,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aged dot 2016 / worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 184,539 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 178,781 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2020 178,781 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 171,852 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 164,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 157,714 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 157,714 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 151,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,153 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 135,153 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,477 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front exhaust flexi slightly deterioated

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge advise replacement

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2013 100,351 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,299 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,968 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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YC56 OGO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC56 OGO, 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 YC56 OGO registered?

YC56 OGO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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