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HV56 XHC

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,318 mi
Last recorded132,318 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XHC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,709 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 121,619 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,655 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 106,613 miles

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

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

tyre size 245/40r18

Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,044 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,425 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 94,425 miles

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

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

245/40/18/97y goodyear run flat

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,671 miles

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

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

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 XHC is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XHC, 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 HV56 XHC registered?

HV56 XHC is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is HV56 XHC safe to buy?

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