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YD56 VZN

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 147,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 15 Apr 2025 138,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 138,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

tpms light malfunction

Pass 18 Apr 2024 130,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 130,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,940 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,715 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 86,948 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 86,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,440 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,277 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,266 miles

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

o/s front tyre tread going bald on inner edge and wearing on outter edge

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,265 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 20,265 miles

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

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 VZN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver 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 YD56 VZN, 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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YD56 VZN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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