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YG56 NZM

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,958 mi
Last recorded167,958 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 NZM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 167,958 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly lower on inner edges of treads

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leaks

slight free play side to side movement on steering wheel

very slight endfloat in steering rack end

Pass 10 Feb 2021 152,124 miles

brake fluid level/res cant be seen under covers

slight knocking heard on front suspension on test drive

slight oil leaks on under covers

Fail 9 Feb 2021 152,124 miles

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

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

brake fluid level/res cant be seen under covers

slight knocking heard on front suspension on test drive

slight oil leaks on under covers

Pass 22 Jun 2019 136,848 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 136,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,000 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,746 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 93,606 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,846 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,690 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,831 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,168 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,754 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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YG56 NZM is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG56 NZM, 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 YG56 NZM registered?

YG56 NZM is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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