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YF06 URH

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,078 mi
Last recorded158,078 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 URH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 158,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 156,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 152,390 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,911 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 134,911 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 131,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,798 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges.

rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 13 May 2015 107,278 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 107,278 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 98,226 miles

L/h rear tyre scrubbing edge.

Fail 8 May 2014 98,226 miles

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

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

L/h rear tyre scrubbing edge.

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriated.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 87,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sills have plastic body kit covering sills

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sills have plastic body kit covering sills

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,005 miles

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

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

UNDERNEATH WELL COVERED WITH COVERS

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,442 miles

Front N/S Brake disc worn not affecting performance

Front O/S Brake disc worn not affecting performance

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,533 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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YF06 URH is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF06 URH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF06 URH registered?

YF06 URH is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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