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YF55 ZGG

2006 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

283,813 mi
Last recorded283,813 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZGG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 283,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 272,274 miles

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 244,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 204,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 177,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 163,362 miles

Headlamp washers inop

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 163,362 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp washers inop

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 156,631 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 156,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 17 May 2018 150,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 141,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 141,548 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 135,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 128,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 128,162 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 115,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 115,121 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,490 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,505 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 66,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,776 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,776 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2.5 mm center tread

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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YF55 ZGG is a 2006 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YF55 ZGG, 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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YF55 ZGG is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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