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BX06 FLN

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,921 mi
Last recorded153,921 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FLN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 153,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 153,910 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 145,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 145,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,199 miles

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

front registration plate faded and delaminated

Fail 23 Feb 2019 136,198 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front registration plate faded and delaminated

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

front registration plate delaminated

Fail 18 Feb 2017 118,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

front registration plate delaminated

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,303 miles

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

engine & under trays fitted

exhaust front pipe flexi poor condition

oil leak

tiebars

Fail 10 Feb 2016 110,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear pad poor condition

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

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

engine & under trays fitted

exhaust front pipe flexi poor condition

oil leak

tiebars

Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,305 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 102,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,531 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 97,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,516 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,586 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,437 miles

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

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

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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BX06 FLN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BX06 FLN, 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 BX06 FLN registered?

BX06 FLN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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