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YE06 CPZ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

142,431 mi
Last recorded142,431 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CPZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 142,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear ball joint marked with yellow chalk located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 138,026 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 138,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 127,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 127,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint located on front suspension and marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged unable to put belt into buckle, blocked (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,583 miles

Nearside Front light has water inside

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint Lower rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 119,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint Lower rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,398 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 116,380 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 110,427 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 110,427 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 101,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,395 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,313 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 81,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,757 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres outer sidewall cuts

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,821 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,548 miles

both rear tyres worn to wear limits

n/s rear rim bent slightly

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,257 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 33,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CPZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CPZ, 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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YE06 CPZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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