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LN56 PBV

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,341 mi
Last recorded185,341 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 PBV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 185,341 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 185,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 177,288 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 166,035 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 23 Dec 2020 158,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 151,564 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 151,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 141,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 141,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 123,628 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 123,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 110,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 110,474 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 102,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 91,989 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 78,527 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 74,885 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,885 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,511 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,480 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,027 miles

engine undertrays fitted

nearside front jacking pad missing

rear brake discs worn and pads getting low

rear tyres worn to 2mm tread

slight bulge in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

slight play in offside of steering rack

stonechips in front screen

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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LN56 PBV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LN56 PBV, 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 LN56 PBV registered?

LN56 PBV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LN56 PBV safe to buy?

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