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YL06 CZX

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,732 mi
Last recorded160,732 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 CZX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 160,732 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 156,085 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 147,765 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 130,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 111,991 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 106,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,594 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,490 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,859 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CZX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CZX, 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 YL06 CZX registered?

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

Is YL06 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL06 CZX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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