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YL06 CYA

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

220,640 mi
Last recorded220,640 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 CYA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 220,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 215,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 212,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 206,231 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 188,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 162,532 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 146,778 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 129,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin faces up^ (2.5.B.1a)

park brake both sides doesn't lock up,only just achieves required brake force.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 129,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin faces up^ (2.5.B.1a)

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

park brake both sides doesn't lock up,only just achieves required brake force.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 129,660 miles

park brake doesn't lock up either side. only just achieves required braking force.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 129,660 miles

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

park brake doesn't lock up either side. only just achieves required braking force.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,695 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 123,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,473 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 84,449 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged/cut

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,680 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 67,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YL06 CYA 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 YL06 CYA, 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 YL06 CYA registered?

YL06 CYA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YL06 CYA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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