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2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,076 mi
Last recorded100,076 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration470 PBB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 100,076 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 97,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 worn on both edges (2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 91,807 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,859 miles

Offside Rear light cracking in tread

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light cracking in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,649 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,846 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 58,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,607 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 42,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edges.may require tracking adjutment

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged slightly

n/s/r tyre sidewall and wheel rim damaged slightly

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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470 PBB is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 470 PBB, 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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470 PBB is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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