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YD06 FKP

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,481 mi
Last recorded193,481 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 FKP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 193,481 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 193,447 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 183,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 183,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 183,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 181,008 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 171,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 166,447 miles

Front wipers poor but adiquit

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 166,447 miles

Front wipers poor but adiquit

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outter edge

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2015 114,674 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,043 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 77,577 miles

4x winter tyres fitted

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

parking sensor warning lamp is on

Fail 4 May 2013 77,577 miles

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

4x winter tyres fitted

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking sensor warning lamp is on

Pass 15 May 2012 61,322 miles

no emissions detected during smoke test

Fail 15 May 2012 61,322 miles

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

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

no emissions detected during smoke test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 45,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,107 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 26,148 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 26,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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YD06 FKP is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD06 FKP, 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 YD06 FKP registered?

YD06 FKP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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