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CU06 LWO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,880 mi
Last recorded167,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 LWO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 167,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 167,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 161,563 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chips in front windscreen

damage to all wheel rims

front exhaust flexi broken

front lower bumper grilles missing

water housing cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2017 151,906 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

flat spot damage to all wheel rims

Fail 24 Jan 2017 151,906 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

flat spot damage to all wheel rims

n/s/r tyre close to limit 2mm

o/s/f tyre close to limit and outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,355 miles

chips in front windscreen

damage to all wheel rims and tyre side walls

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,132 miles

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

chips in front windcsreen

damage to all wheel rims

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

front wiper blades weak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 118,044 miles

chips in front windscreen

damage to n/s/f bumper

flat spot damage to both front and o/s/r wheel rims

slight damage to both front tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2013 106,454 miles

chips in front windscreen

flat spot damage to o/s/r and n/s/f wheel rims

Pass 18 Feb 2012 89,324 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 2.7mm

cracks in front windscreen

flat spot damage to both n/s wheel rims

Pass 5 Mar 2011 65,468 miles

chips in front windscreen

flat spots in n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,218 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,045 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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CU06 LWO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CU06 LWO, 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 CU06 LWO registered?

CU06 LWO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is CU06 LWO safe to buy?

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