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LT56 MGX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,397 mi
Last recorded206,397 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 MGX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 206,397 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 206,397 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 177,166 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 14 Apr 2025 177,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR TO OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES CLOSE TO BALD (5.2.3 (e))

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CLOSE TO BALD INNER EDGES-OSR OUTER AND INNER EDGES(sips) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 153,638 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2023 153,635 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2022 151,036 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 149,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2020 148,365 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 142,659 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 132,654 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 132,654 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 119,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,729 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bellows perished (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bellows perished (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 103,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bellows perished (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bellows perished (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,599 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,597 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 72,183 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 72,183 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 57,523 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 57,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 41,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2010 21,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 21,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,708 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 MGX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

LT56 MGX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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