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BJ56 EVB

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,051 mi
Last recorded173,051 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EVB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 173,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 173,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 164,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

noise when offside rear wheel rotated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 157,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2016 146,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,139 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 134,782 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 134,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 118,271 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,221 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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BJ56 EVB is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ56 EVB, 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 BJ56 EVB registered?

BJ56 EVB is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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