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YH56 CVX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

280,944 mi
Last recorded280,944 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 CVX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 280,944 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 280,597 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pipe has corrrosion

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm has play

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Oct 2019 278,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 278,939 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 263,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play push in to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from handbrake

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2018 263,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play push in to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

noise from handbrake

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2017 247,637 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 Nov 2016 233,016 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 233,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

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

Offside Rear revers light

Pass 14 Nov 2015 215,508 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 215,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working swapped with side/ bulb light on dash (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 195,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 171,522 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 143,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 143,509 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 120,033 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,033 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,113 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 88,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,077 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)

front tyres on wear limit

rear brake pads low;worn to wear sensor

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 CVX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH56 CVX, 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 YH56 CVX registered?

YH56 CVX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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