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LT56 WSV

2006 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,972 mi
Last recorded202,972 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 WSV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 202,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 192,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 192,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 185,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 176,499 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 167,236 miles

front tyres worn edges

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake pads low

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Dec 2021 167,091 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn edges

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake pads low

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 23 Dec 2020 160,313 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 160,313 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Insufficient reserve travel to parking brake (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 151,206 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! rear tyres BALD ! On inner edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,662 miles

both rear air suspension sacks deteriorated

park brake lever travel long

Pass 18 Dec 2017 135,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 127,844 miles

nearside rear tyre very badly worn inner edge and nearly on wear bars

part of 3rd brake light not working

Fail 22 Dec 2016 127,859 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre very badly worn inner edge and nearly on wear bars

part of 3rd brake light not working

Pass 24 Dec 2015 119,283 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 114,562 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,540 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,799 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,711 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,126 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 48,126 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 WSV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

LT56 WSV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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