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YK56 NUU

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

254,676 mi
Last recorded254,676 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 NUU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 254,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 239,531 miles

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

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

handbrake slightly poor

Pass 16 Sep 2022 220,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 220,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT- REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 200,787 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 200,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 192,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 192,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 188,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2018 178,887 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2017 166,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 166,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake discs pitted and scored

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 165,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 156,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 156,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some brake pipes are covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2014 156,380 miles

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease leaking from nearside rear wheel bearing

some brake pipes covered

Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease leaking from nearside rear wheel bearing

some brake pipes covered

Fail 1 Aug 2014 156,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 139,458 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 6 Sep 2012 126,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,955 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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YK56 NUU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NUU, 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 YK56 NUU registered?

YK56 NUU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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