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A16 DWK

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

233,832 mi
Last recorded233,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DWK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 233,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 233,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 223,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 213,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 204,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 204,449 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 197,135 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 187,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER & INNER SIDE WALLS DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 173,288 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER SIDE WALLS DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 159,355 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR INNER FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 159,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFF SIDE & NEAR SIDE REAR TO BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR INNER FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,114 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 142,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BROKEN (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front WEARING ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS ADVISE BE REPLACED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.MM & WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 MM & WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT SLIGHTLY (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 122,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.MM & WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 MM & WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 85,545 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 73,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 73,838 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 62,329 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 17 May 2010 52,518 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A16 DWK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A16 DWK, 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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A16 DWK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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