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YH55 SSH

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,235 mi
Last recorded147,235 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 SSH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 147,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 147,060 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 140,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 130,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,830 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 120,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,365 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 89,072 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2016 81,852 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 75,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 57,781 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YH55 SSH is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH55 SSH, 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 YH55 SSH registered?

YH55 SSH is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is YH55 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 SSH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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