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YH56 ASO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

255,601 mi
Last recorded255,601 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ASO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 255,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 253,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 251,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 248,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 246,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 244,641 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 240,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 236,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 220,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 202,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn low close to limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 202,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn low close to limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 184,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 161,931 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 139,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 139,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 112,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 91,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,216 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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YH56 ASO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH56 ASO, 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 YH56 ASO registered?

YH56 ASO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is YH56 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 ASO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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