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BX56 DLZ

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,629 mi
Last recorded197,629 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DLZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 197,629 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components

Pass 16 Sep 2024 187,600 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 180,166 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Sep 2022 171,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,961 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 156,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,924 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,140 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 113,140 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,956 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,124 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,100 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,282 miles

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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BX56 DLZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BX56 DLZ, 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 BX56 DLZ registered?

BX56 DLZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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