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EX56 VXO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,541 mi
Last recorded234,541 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VXO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 234,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front brake hose have little clearance on lock to lock !!!!!!

Front offside/nearside tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear abs cable insecure

Offside Front tyre inner wall slight damage

Offside Rear suspension levelling switch linkage pin insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 234,486 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front brake hose have little clearance on lock to lock !!!!!!

Front offside/nearside tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear abs cable insecure

Offside Front tyre inner wall slight damage

Offside Rear suspension levelling switch linkage pin insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 214,959 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 205,453 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 19 Dec 2014 196,720 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 187,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 185,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 174,504 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 164,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 164,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 148,073 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 148,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 114,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 114,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EX56 VXO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX56 VXO, 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 EX56 VXO registered?

EX56 VXO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is EX56 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 VXO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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