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HF06 CWC

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,284 mi
Last recorded228,284 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 CWC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 228,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 223,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 218,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 210,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 200,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 191,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 183,146 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 9 Nov 2018 172,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 160,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 145,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 123,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2015 123,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 118,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,689 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 78,689 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,448 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,120 miles

no readings on emmisions

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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HF06 CWC is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HF06 CWC, 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 HF06 CWC registered?

HF06 CWC is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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