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E23 CCR

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,439 mi
Last recorded159,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 CCR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 159,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 153,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 147,136 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension air bag showing signs of wear Perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2019 126,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension air bag showing signs of wear Perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,910 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 116,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,741 miles

full underbody covers fitted

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 115,741 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

full underbody covers fitted

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,438 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,584 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 99,584 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,323 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

microfilter change overdue

o/s/r headlamp level sensor linkage worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,152 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

noise from o/s/r brake drum during RBT test

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,297 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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E23 CCR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E23 CCR, 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 E23 CCR registered?

E23 CCR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is E23 CCR safe to buy?

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