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YF06 BCZ

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,267 mi
Last recorded205,267 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BCZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 205,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 199,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 189,495 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 175,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 166,254 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2020 166,254 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2019 159,222 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 159,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 149,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under /under tray (1.1.11 (c))

full under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,653 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 141,653 miles

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

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 131,440 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 131,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 245\40\18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,720 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,467 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 107,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,798 miles

zero emissions no reading

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,616 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,785 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 58,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn unevenly and balding on inner edges

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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YF06 BCZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YF06 BCZ, 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 YF06 BCZ registered?

YF06 BCZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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