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AK56 NJF

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,316 mi
Last recorded136,316 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NJF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 136,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,043 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 136,043 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,278 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 134,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers pre tensioner (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,999 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 1 Apr 2019 130,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

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

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,721 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 122,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

undershields fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,886 miles

Offside Front strut top creaking

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine cover/undershields fitted

wrong tyres sizes fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 118,885 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front strut top creaking

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine cover/undershields fitted

wrong tyres sizes fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,156 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front no plate cracked

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,156 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front no plate cracked

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,247 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,765 miles

rear pads soon

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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AK56 NJF 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 66.7%.

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 AK56 NJF, 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 AK56 NJF registered?

AK56 NJF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AK56 NJF safe to buy?

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