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HY06 DGE

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,803 mi
Last recorded170,803 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 DGE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 170,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 170,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 169,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 169,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 162,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn low

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Jun 2016 162,294 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn low

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 May 2015 153,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

to clean for a smoke reading

Pass 9 May 2014 143,856 miles

Emissions too clean to register on device

Rear anti roll bar corroded..Various chips in screen..Rear cross car metal brake pipe corroded..Nail in n/s/f tyre (runflat tyre fitted and not repairable)..Rear bumper damaged

Various evidence of oil leaks..Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 22 Apr 2013 131,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,573 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 May 2011 93,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2011 93,901 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,187 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 53,237 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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HY06 DGE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY06 DGE, 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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HY06 DGE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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