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LT56 LBJ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,572 mi
Last recorded176,572 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 176,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 157,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 157,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 157,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 157,174 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 156,148 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 130,072 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 130,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 129,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 112,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 104,916 miles

Offside park brake- lower efficiency than n.s.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside park brake- lower efficiency than n.s.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,579 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,472 miles

advise low emission vehicle

advise nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2013 80,270 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,160 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,648 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 LBJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

LT56 LBJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is LT56 LBJ safe to buy?

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