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YE55 YBO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

228,153 mi
Last recorded228,153 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YBO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 228,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 214,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 193,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 185,289 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jan 2020 173,674 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 156,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 147,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 138,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 132,398 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,123 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inneredges.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,206 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 74,196 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,527 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,491 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)

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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YE55 YBO 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 94.1%.

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 YE55 YBO, 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 YE55 YBO registered?

YE55 YBO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is YE55 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 YBO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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