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FE06 CTX

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,484 mi
Last recorded190,484 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CTX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 190,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 185,861 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 178,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 167,445 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 167,445 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake warning sensor not fitted. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake warning sensor not fitted. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 162,021 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 162,021 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 161,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 161,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 150,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 150,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm,worn very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 143,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 137,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 131,498 miles

slight play detected in o/s rack end

Pass 12 Mar 2012 125,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 125,153 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 115,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,121 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 91,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,039 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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FE06 CTX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE06 CTX, 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 FE06 CTX registered?

FE06 CTX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FE06 CTX safe to buy?

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