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YY56 BZH

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,445 mi
Last recorded205,445 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BZH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 205,445 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 185,725 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 185,659 miles

Emissions unable to be completed High levels of smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 177,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 168,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 165,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 160,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 151,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 145,151 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 139,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 115,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 108,473 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,317 miles

chip in the windscreen

emissions passed blip not picked up no print out

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 49,933 miles

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

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

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

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER/MEASURE.

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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YY56 BZH is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY56 BZH, 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 YY56 BZH registered?

YY56 BZH is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YY56 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 BZH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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