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F51 PAR

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

180,915 mi
Last recorded180,915 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 PAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 180,915 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 180,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 175,501 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 173,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and/or transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 165,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Join To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Join To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 165,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Fuel Tank To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball Joint In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Join To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Join To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 158,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Join To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit And Has A Screw In Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Join To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,162 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in near side head lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front suspension arm inner bush has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,465 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 135,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp is Insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,165 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,392 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 106,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,761 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,968 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,088 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,901 miles

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

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

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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F51 PAR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F51 PAR, 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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F51 PAR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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