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FX06 VCC

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,416 mi
Last recorded145,416 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 VCC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 145,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 142,659 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 20 Nov 2023 136,213 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 136,212 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 130,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,532 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,832 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,781 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,978 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,225 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,496 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,083 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 51,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 35,136 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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FX06 VCC is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX06 VCC, 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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What year was FX06 VCC registered?

FX06 VCC is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is FX06 VCC safe to buy?

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