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YH06 KVT

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,948 mi
Last recorded151,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 151,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,641 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 136,303 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 127,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 127,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,536 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic undershields fitted to underside off vehicle

Fail 31 May 2019 98,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crosspipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic undershields fitted to underside off vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,619 miles

covers and shields fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 88,612 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,083 miles

Handbrake just made effiencey

Fail 6 Jun 2016 83,083 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake just made effiencey

Pass 7 May 2015 81,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 69,981 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 69,981 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,612 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 45,399 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,321 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 26,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,915 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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YH06 KVT is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YH06 KVT, 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 YH06 KVT registered?

YH06 KVT is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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