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YD56 VYX

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,874 mi
Last recorded166,874 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 VYX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 166,874 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 164,329 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 162,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 153,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 149,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 137,189 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 124,148 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 111,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Slightly low effort to nearside rear parking brake on roller brake test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp indicating fault

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,505 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,598 miles

Cut in sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 81,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Cut in sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2010 72,214 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,214 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,507 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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YD56 VYX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YD56 VYX, 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 YD56 VYX registered?

YD56 VYX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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