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BF06 OAA

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,818 mi
Last recorded179,818 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 179,818 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,855 miles

Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 172,783 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 165,127 miles

Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2017 165,127 miles

Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 160,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 160,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 149,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 149,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 141,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 130,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

cut in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 105,926 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,666 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,222 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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BF06 OAA 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 BF06 OAA, 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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BF06 OAA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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