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LT06 DXC

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,225 mi
Last recorded161,225 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 DXC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 161,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency. Low on near side

Fail 26 Mar 2021 161,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency. Low on near side

Pass 24 Mar 2020 158,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 150,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,036 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 130,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,395 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 20 Jan 2015 100,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,423 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 53,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LT06 DXC 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 LT06 DXC, 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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LT06 DXC is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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