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LT56 SVS

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 SVS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 136,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r coil spring not seated correctly but secure

Fail 6 Apr 2023 136,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured two cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r coil spring not seated correctly but secure

Pass 15 Apr 2022 132,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 130,279 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 115,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,162 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,458 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,434 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the outter edges needs wheel alignment.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,540 miles

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

front/rear tyre pressure low

Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,540 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front/rear tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,412 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 SVS is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

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

Is LT56 SVS safe to buy?

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