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YT56 ZJZ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

124,894 mi
Last recorded124,894 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 ZJZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 124,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,002 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms in front of roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,150 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 105,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 105,501 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,500 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,504 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,179 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 95,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,570 miles

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

cannot see brake pad life

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,187 miles

top and bottom covers fitted,cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,929 miles

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

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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YT56 ZJZ 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 94.7%.

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 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 YT56 ZJZ, 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 YT56 ZJZ registered?

YT56 ZJZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is YT56 ZJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT56 ZJZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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