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FL56 CGU

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,233 mi
Last recorded181,233 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 CGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 181,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 179,969 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 179,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside reversing light not working

Tyre pressure warning light showing a defect

Pass 7 Sep 2019 164,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 164,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 159,479 miles

Coolant leak at egr ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 159,325 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak at egr ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 154,003 miles

Front discs worn low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexy has poor repair

Fail 17 Aug 2017 153,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front discs worn low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexy has poor repair

Pass 18 Jun 2016 148,660 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 148,660 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 129,674 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temp repair made to exhaust (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Fail 11 May 2015 129,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 109,598 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 17 May 2013 91,115 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,606 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,097 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,097 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,466 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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FL56 CGU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL56 CGU, 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 FL56 CGU registered?

FL56 CGU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is FL56 CGU safe to buy?

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