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YE06 CFV

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,953 mi
Last recorded157,953 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CFV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 157,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 157,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 155,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 155,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 153,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 147,825 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 147,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 130,837 miles

Engine MIL light on the dash indicates a malfunction

engine under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2021 130,473 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2021 130,167 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating issue on o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,649 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 113,629 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 101,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 89,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 75,126 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,443 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,665 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 57,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,047 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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YE06 CFV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YE06 CFV, 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 YE06 CFV registered?

YE06 CFV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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