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EK56 FLW

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,252 mi
Last recorded148,252 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FLW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 148,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 124,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to be detected

front/rear discs slightly lipped

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,530 miles

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

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

full under body shield fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,882 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EK56 FLW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK56 FLW, 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 EK56 FLW registered?

EK56 FLW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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