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LV06 CWO

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,920 mi
Last recorded199,920 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 CWO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 199,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 193,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 178,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 170,779 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r handbrake slightly low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 170,776 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r handbrake slightly low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 163,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 159,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe to down pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front head lamps fogged up (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened perished and cracked (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over diff (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded corroded slightly/ leaking grease slightly (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened perished and cracked (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 159,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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)

Offside 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe to down pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front head lamps fogged up (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened perished and cracked (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over diff (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded corroded slightly/ leaking grease slightly (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened perished and cracked (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 144,052 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rubber split

n/s/f fog lamp unit loose

Pass 25 Jul 2014 128,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear tyre cut in side wall

slight wear front & rear discsd

Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,396 miles

front & rear brake discs wearing

front brake pads very low

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 100,259 miles

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

front & rear brake discs wearing

front brake pads very low

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,181 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 72,181 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,003 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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LV06 CWO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV06 CWO, 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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LV06 CWO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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