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YH06 PGK

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,219 mi
Last recorded157,219 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 PGK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 157,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2024 152,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 152,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 151,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 151,491 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pad wear sensor not connected

offside registration plate lamp flickering

Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded nearside to offside rear above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 147,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 145,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 142,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2015 138,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 138,162 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 133,911 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 125,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr wheel has been repaired by welding

Fail 10 May 2013 125,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 105,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 99,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,761 miles

emission too low to read

under tray at front broke

Pass 8 May 2009 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 PGK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH06 PGK, 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 YH06 PGK registered?

YH06 PGK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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