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YE55 YFC

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,495 mi
Last recorded114,495 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YFC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,495 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 114,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,651 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 113,649 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 112,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in outer sidewall but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 112,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in outer sidewall but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,436 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,955 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 104,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus nails (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front steering (inner tie rods/steering rack) has play

Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,331 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,675 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

items removed from driver's foot well prior to test

rear lower arm bushes deteriorating both sides

rear tyres cut on tread

slight seepage of grease from n/s rear top rear arm ball joint cover

slight seepage of grease from o/s rear top arms ball joint covers

Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

items removed from driver's foot well prior to test

n/s front wheel arch cover insecure and thus damaging brake hose lock to lock

rear lower arm bushes deteriorating both sides

rear tyres cut on tread

slight seepage of grease from n/s rear top rear arm ball joint cover

slight seepage of grease from o/s rear top arms ball joint covers

Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,807 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,178 miles

front number plate damaged plus water mark

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,178 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front number plate damaged plus water mark

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,172 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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YE55 YFC is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE55 YFC, 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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YE55 YFC is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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