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YU06 LCZ

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,576 mi
Last recorded172,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU06 LCZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 172,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 171,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 148,051 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,055 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 137,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 122,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,630 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 113,630 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper has sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,789 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 82,464 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,038 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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YU06 LCZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YU06 LCZ, 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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YU06 LCZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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