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YD06 WPV

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,115 mi
Last recorded158,115 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 158,115 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 152,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 146,091 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 141,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 136,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 116,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,166 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 89,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,363 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,911 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,237 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 WPV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WPV, 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

How do I check the history of YD06 WPV?

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What year was YD06 WPV registered?

YD06 WPV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is YD06 WPV safe to buy?

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