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YD56 YEJ

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,799 mi
Last recorded100,799 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 YEJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,799 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 94,399 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 88,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,886 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,586 miles

Park brake performance only just adequate.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,593 miles

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

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

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

Under body shields fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,305 miles

Plastic shields fitted under car

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,530 miles

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

Unable to see testable items due to extensive plastic covers and under trays

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,891 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 39,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,944 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,259 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,936 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 YEJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

YD56 YEJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is YD56 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD56 YEJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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