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HV56 OYE

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,890 mi
Last recorded177,890 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OYE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 177,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 169,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 159,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 150,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 135,258 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 128,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,900 miles

Unable to obtain emissions reading

Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,339 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 114,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,251 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,765 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,960 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,960 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,358 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,346 miles

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

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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HV56 OYE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HV56 OYE, 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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HV56 OYE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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