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YG06 OUW

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,923 mi
Last recorded205,923 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 OUW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 205,923 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 189,195 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 173,680 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 162,724 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 162,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 149,482 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,091 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 115,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,372 miles

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

Rear brake pads may need replacing before next test.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 88,278 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,552 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,187 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,955 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 33,955 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance showing as fail. This part of the test was not carried out due to the poor condition of the front tyres.

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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YG06 OUW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG06 OUW, 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 YG06 OUW registered?

YG06 OUW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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