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YF56 KZV

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,833 mi
Last recorded174,833 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KZV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 174,833 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,961 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both Callipers are Slightly Mist

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 102,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both Callipers are Slightly Mist

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 102,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 99,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,191 miles

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

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

Emissions test result too low to record

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

Pass 17 May 2019 87,674 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 87,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 84,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

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

Fail 4 May 2018 84,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 78,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,420 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,420 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,235 miles

o/s/f tyre stepped worn on shoulder deep cuts across tread pattern

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,690 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,897 miles

buckle n/s/f roadwheel

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,610 miles

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 4 Jan 2011 33,109 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6/4/1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2/2/2mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6/4/1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 3/3/3mm

rear brake pads 3mm

slight smearing of front wiper blades

Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,091 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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YF56 KZV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF56 KZV, 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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YF56 KZV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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