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YE06 OLU

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,800 mi
Last recorded167,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 OLU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 167,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 167,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 162,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 151,759 miles

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2017 136,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2017 132,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 118,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cut (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 100,371 miles

Emissions not detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut offside front tyre no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 25 May 2015 100,371 miles

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

Emissions not detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut offside front tyre no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 13 May 2014 91,968 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 91,968 miles

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

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

engine oil level low, on min. mark on dipstick

Pass 16 May 2013 83,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 62,393 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 62,393 miles

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

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 11 May 2010 51,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OLU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey 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 YE06 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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