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AO56 MPF

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,311 mi
Last recorded159,311 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MPF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 159,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 143,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 110,803 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 97,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,072 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 80,071 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 72,456 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 72,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 58,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 49,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,630 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,622 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,900 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected by VOSA approved equipment. ref: Dougie Brandon, VOSA equipment approval dept.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,166 miles

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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AO56 MPF is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AO56 MPF, 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 AO56 MPF registered?

AO56 MPF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is AO56 MPF safe to buy?

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