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YK56 MXM

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,902 mi
Last recorded182,902 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 MXM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 182,902 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 177,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 171,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 166,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 162,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 156,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 150,797 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 142,422 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear alloy has had weld repair

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear both air springs starting to perish

Fail 4 Nov 2017 142,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear both air springs starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 132,002 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative out of water (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,418 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 116,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,964 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,264 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 94,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,819 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 68,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 66,294 miles

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

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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YK56 MXM is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK56 MXM, 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 YK56 MXM registered?

YK56 MXM is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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