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LF56 ZHP

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,067 mi
Last recorded160,067 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 160,067 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 160,052 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 151,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2025 151,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 148,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 146,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 141,752 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle lower arms bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 127,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,892 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,780 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2017 97,235 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,084 miles

Both front tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,925 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,096 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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LF56 ZHP is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF56 ZHP, 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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LF56 ZHP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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