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LJ06 HWX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,280 mi
Last recorded194,280 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 HWX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 194,280 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 180,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2019 180,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 165,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 151,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished and damaged on sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.14mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 134,202 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 134,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread 2-3 mm

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 122,184 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 108,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,203 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

unable to test exhaust emissions due to vehicle being a low emitter

water damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of car muddy

undertrays fitted, suspect slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,855 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,614 miles

offside front tyre as uneven tread wear on the inner edge

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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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LJ06 HWX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ06 HWX, 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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LJ06 HWX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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