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DY56 LHR

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,772 mi
Last recorded209,772 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LHR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 209,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 197,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 183,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 172,192 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 168,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 163,771 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 157,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 157,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 140,990 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 140,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 126,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,986 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall slightly ripped.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,366 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall slighty damager

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,191 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 67,191 miles

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

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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DY56 LHR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY56 LHR, 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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DY56 LHR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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