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FM56 WMO

2006 BMW 535

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 WMO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 110,739 miles

plastic side skirts fitted

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,175 miles

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

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

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

engine cover undertrays plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 104,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover undertrays plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,222 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,355 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,851 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,450 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 61,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,008 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,920 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2009 20,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

vehicle showing signs of being accident damaged on nearside

Pass 12 Feb 2008 1,456 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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FM56 WMO is a 2006 BMW 535 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM56 WMO, 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 WMO registered?

FM56 WMO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is FM56 WMO safe to buy?

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