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FX56 AKZ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,116 mi
Last recorded142,116 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 AKZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,116 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,737 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 136,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,781 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 127,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,164 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 125,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,013 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,780 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,162 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,162 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,686 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,899 miles

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

brake pad warning on pads ok

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,051 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,923 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,730 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2012 39,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,929 miles

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

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 14 Sep 2010 26,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,641 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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FX56 AKZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FX56 AKZ, 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 FX56 AKZ registered?

FX56 AKZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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