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LT56 CAA

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,327 mi
Last recorded131,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 CAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 131,327 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 126,985 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 126,962 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 121,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,397 miles

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

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

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

play in the nearside steering arm

Fail 11 Dec 2019 110,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

play in the nearside steering arm

Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 101,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,014 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 60,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 60,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,967 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

remove screen stikers zone b

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,170 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,170 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,298 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,027 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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LT56 CAA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LT56 CAA, 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 LT56 CAA registered?

LT56 CAA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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