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YE56 OUM

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,381 mi
Last recorded156,381 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OUM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 156,381 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 6 Feb 2024 156,381 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 9 Feb 2023 152,207 miles

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexy joint worn /slight blow/ rubber burst

o/s/r shocker damp

slight play in n/s/r rear top arm outter joint

Fail 9 Feb 2023 152,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexy joint worn /slight blow/ rubber burst

o/s/r shocker damp

slight play in n/s/r rear top arm outter joint

Pass 8 Feb 2022 147,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 143,861 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 143,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 138,988 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 128,041 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,730 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 69,913 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,052 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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YE56 OUM is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE56 OUM, 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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YE56 OUM is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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