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EU55 ZFC

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,987 mi
Last recorded167,987 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 167,987 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 166,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 165,597 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 160,169 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 157,868 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 143,164 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 129,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 118,786 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,805 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement on the offside rear

Pass 22 Dec 2014 96,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,254 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,254 miles

Nearside 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)

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

front tyres cut on outside walls but no cords showing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,259 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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EU55 ZFC is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EU55 ZFC, 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 EU55 ZFC registered?

EU55 ZFC is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is EU55 ZFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 ZFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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