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YD56 VYY

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,435 mi
Last recorded112,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2017 112,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 75,207 miles

advise both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,624 miles

chip in windscreen less than 40mm in zone b

emissions too low for smoke meter to read

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,591 miles

small cuts in outer sidewalls of nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 4 Nov 2010 58,586 miles

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

small cuts in outer sidewalls of nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,575 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 VYY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VYY, 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 YD56 VYY registered?

YD56 VYY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is YD56 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD56 VYY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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