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11 FTY

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,137 mi
Last recorded89,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 FTY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 88,750 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2020 87,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 87,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 May 2019 86,011 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 78,887 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 78,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,619 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,618 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,258 miles

O\s\r tyre pressure was very low no obvious leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,186 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)

both wiper blades worn

nsr outer side wall shows damage cords not exsposed

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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11 FTY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 11 FTY, 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 11 FTY registered?

11 FTY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is 11 FTY safe to buy?

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