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FM55 NEO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,920 mi
Last recorded174,920 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NEO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 174,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 173,124 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 171,268 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 160,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 155,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 128,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,396 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,503 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edge

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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FM55 NEO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM55 NEO, 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 FM55 NEO registered?

FM55 NEO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is FM55 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 NEO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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