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FN56 LFA

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,309 mi
Last recorded134,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 LFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 122,501 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 May 2023 118,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 108,545 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 108,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point corroded and weakened within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe in contact with body (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,516 miles

Engine oil low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 98,712 miles

Nearside Front INNER RACK END HAS PLAY

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front INNER RACK END HAS PLAY

Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,969 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 90,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,351 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,921 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,133 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,230 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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FN56 LFA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN56 LFA, 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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FN56 LFA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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