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YE56 RJX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,732 mi
Last recorded135,732 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 RJX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 135,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 135,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,127 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp loose but not leaking gasses

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 127,151 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 127,130 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 113,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,872 miles

Cuts in o/s/f tyre

Front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Little reserve travel to handbrake

Play to front suspension arm bushes

Play to rear subframe bushes

Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,861 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

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

Cuts in o/s/f tyre

Front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Little reserve travel to handbrake

Play to front suspension arm bushes

Play to rear subframe bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre close to cords

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges and have cuts in them

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,711 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 21,540 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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 RJX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE56 RJX, 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 RJX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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