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LF06 ZVY

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,009 mi
Last recorded177,009 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 ZVY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 177,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 167,058 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays and sill covers filled

Fail 29 Jan 2021 167,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays and sill covers filled

Pass 3 Feb 2020 164,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 164,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 160,943 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit,and both rear tyres scrubbing heavily on inside edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 154,077 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges and wearing thin.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 147,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 138,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,181 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 126,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 105,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2012 105,457 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 82,483 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 67,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,119 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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LF06 ZVY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF06 ZVY, 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 LF06 ZVY registered?

LF06 ZVY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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