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AB55 BMW

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,472 mi
Last recorded84,472 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,832 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,599 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 54,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,380 miles

both rear tyres have cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,887 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,390 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 26,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,994 miles

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

cut on offside front tyre outer wall but cord not exposed

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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AB55 BMW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AB55 BMW, 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 AB55 BMW registered?

AB55 BMW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is AB55 BMW safe to buy?

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