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YD06 NGS

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,163 mi
Last recorded161,163 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 NGS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 161,163 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 156,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,317 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 145,560 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2020 134,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,637 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail INSECURE (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,653 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 121,653 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,885 miles

Nearside Front SWEAT AT SHOCKER

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,147 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,147 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 22,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,731 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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YD06 NGS is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YD06 NGS, 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 NGS registered?

YD06 NGS is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is YD06 NGS safe to buy?

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