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YD56 YTT

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

247,270 mi
Last recorded247,270 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 YTT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 247,270 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 240,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack has obvious wear but unable to gain sufficient access to examine properly due to undertray ()

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

Undertrays fitted, some components hidden.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 240,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack has obvious wear but unable to gain sufficient access to examine properly due to undertray ()

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

Undertrays fitted, some components hidden.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 224,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm / outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres / slightly out of shape on outer edges / worn and wearing unevenly

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

various covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 210,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 142,941 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

varios covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Feb 2017 142,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

varios covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 126,444 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/19 continental (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,376 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,208 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 YTT is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

YD56 YTT is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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