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DX56 OET

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,147 mi
Last recorded145,147 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OET
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 145,147 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 145,141 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 98,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,842 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 84,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,684 miles

wear both front tyres on edges close 1.6

Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,683 miles

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)

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

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

wear front tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,771 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 12,840 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cut to inner tyre wall

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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DX56 OET is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DX56 OET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX56 OET registered?

DX56 OET is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is DX56 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX56 OET shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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