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YC56 ZGP

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,290 mi
Last recorded183,290 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 183,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 177,204 miles

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

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

scratches on windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2025 177,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

scratches on windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2024 169,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 159,809 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 150,464 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 149,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 136,290 miles

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

Protective undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Protective undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp light source inoperative 50%

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 101,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2018 101,628 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,787 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 20 May 2016 78,174 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 78,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,313 miles

osf tyre inner edge bald

Fail 12 May 2014 70,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre inner edge bald

Pass 16 May 2013 85,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,562 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,574 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,347 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 ZGP is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YC56 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

YC56 ZGP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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