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YH56 SYV

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,019 mi
Last recorded105,019 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake flexy slightly twisted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake flexy slightly twisted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,737 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 74,937 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 74,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 64,566 miles

both rear tyres = 3mm tread

Fail 13 May 2013 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres = 3mm tread

Pass 8 May 2012 57,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 May 2011 47,833 miles

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

front brake discs are sightly worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 5 May 2010 34,581 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,380 miles

Lower 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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YH56 SYV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

YH56 SYV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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