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YP56 XFU

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,403 mi
Last recorded116,403 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 XFU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted left side rear

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2013 92,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted left side rear

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 59,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,462 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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YP56 XFU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP56 XFU, 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 YP56 XFU registered?

YP56 XFU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is YP56 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 XFU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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