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YK06 RYF

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,620 mi
Last recorded168,620 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 RYF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 168,620 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 167,945 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 167,945 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 164,703 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 164,703 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 161,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 157,422 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 157,422 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 151,322 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 142,413 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 133,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged but no cords exposed

Pass 30 Jul 2014 121,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plasic outer cill covers fitted o/s and n/s

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,111 miles

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

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

the offside and nearside rear tyre treads are wearing uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,704 miles

all 4 inner wings have liners fitted

engine and transmission undershields fitted

full floor pan covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,461 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,644 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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YK06 RYF is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK06 RYF, 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 YK06 RYF registered?

YK06 RYF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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