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FM56 SWW

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,588 mi
Last recorded154,588 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SWW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 154,588 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 154,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 131,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar "D" bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar "D" bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,568 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre & Slight inner edge wear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 116,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner side x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre & Slight inner edge wear ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,701 miles

electronic steering lock fault warning lamp activated

wear/freeplay to offside steering track rod inner balljoint

Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

electronic steering lock fault warning lamp activated

wear/freeplay to offside steering track rod inner balljoint

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,343 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 82,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,456 miles

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

centre high level stoplamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,452 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,559 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,006 miles

exhaust emissions to low to register on gas analyser

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,637 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 30,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,670 miles

Run flat warning light on dash!!!

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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FM56 SWW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM56 SWW, 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 FM56 SWW registered?

FM56 SWW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is FM56 SWW safe to buy?

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