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YC56 RXZ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,745 mi
Last recorded141,745 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 RXZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 141,745 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 7 Sep 2023 133,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 133,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,602 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,862 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 106,046 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,411 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 98,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre side wall deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp washer ineffective

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2017 88,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre side wall deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp washer ineffective

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,287 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,562 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 55,561 miles

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

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,768 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 43,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,243 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 RXZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver 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 YC56 RXZ, 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 YC56 RXZ registered?

YC56 RXZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is YC56 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 RXZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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