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YH06 LFA

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,309 mi
Last recorded146,309 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 146,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 138,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 138,705 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NSR inner sidelight inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 133,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 133,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 127,955 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 127,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 120,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,740 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bauy

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 95,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,397 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 88,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage/hole in tread no cords showing at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2013 68,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage/hole in tread no cords showing at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,072 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,233 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 52,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,966 miles

front brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,916 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,114 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 LFA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

YH06 LFA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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