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DM56 AFM

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,536 mi
Last recorded179,536 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM56 AFM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 179,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 169,108 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 168,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres scrubbed on edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 156,515 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer C.V joint leaking grease slightly.

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer C.V joint leaking grease slightly.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 139,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer C.V joint leaking grease slightly.

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer C.V joint leaking grease slightly.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 119,528 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsf wheel has been welded.

nsr driveshaft constant velocity joint seeping grease slightly.

osr driveshaft constant velocity joint seeping grease slightly.

slight residue on bottom of fuel tank.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 119,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres are heavily cracked on inner walls.

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

nsf wheel has been welded.

nsr driveshaft constant velocity joint seeping grease slightly.

osr driveshaft constant velocity joint seeping grease slightly.

slight residue on bottom of fuel tank.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,981 miles

emmissions too clean too test.

front wipers smear slightly.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,090 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,379 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,539 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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DM56 AFM is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DM56 AFM, 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 DM56 AFM registered?

DM56 AFM is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is DM56 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM56 AFM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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