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YG56 OJA

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,745 mi
Last recorded145,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OJA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 145,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 145,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 134,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 126,576 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight contamination on inner hub (no leaks/splits detected)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight deterioration on front exhaust flexible joint

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 107,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,424 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil level on the min mark

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,795 miles

emissions too clean for print out

nearside rear wheel has welded repair

offside rear tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,795 miles

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

emissions too clean for print out

nearside rear wheel has welded repair

offside rear tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,771 miles

Front exhaust mount split but still adequately supporting exhaust.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,252 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,006 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,803 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 OJA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG56 OJA, 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 YG56 OJA registered?

YG56 OJA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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