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LV56 HPY

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,537 mi
Last recorded120,537 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 HPY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 120,537 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 120,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 111,485 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 100,784 miles

front side lights dim ( more o/s), beam images abit poor/ dim

hand brake long/high travel

headlamp lens deteriorated

imbalance in handbrake and no lock out on o/s

number plate lights abit dim

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak onto exhaust by transmission

play and kick in o/s of steering

rear brake pipes corroding above rear subframe ( around mounting clip area )

rear lower suspension arm front inner bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2023 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

STRONG ADVISE - N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

hand brake long/high travel

headlamp lens deteriorated and dirty

imbalance in handbrake and no lock out on o/s

number plate lights abit dim

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear brake hose perished

oil leak onto exhaust by transmission

rear brake pipes corroding above rear subframe ( around mounting clip area )

rear lower suspension arm front inner bushes deteriorating

rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,444 miles

both rear lower arm inner bushes deteriorated ( mostly front bushes )

front suspension lower front and rear arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake high travel and feels poor ( no lock out in RBT )

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

o/s rear upper suspension arm outer ball gaitor has small hole/split ( slight grease stain )

oil level on minimum

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pipe above subframe corroding by securing clip

small oil leak evident on underside getting onto exhaust by transmission

Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear lower arm inner bushes deteriorated ( mostly front bushes )

front suspension lower front and rear arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake high travel and feels poor ( no lock out in RBT )

headlamps very dirty and/or opaque

o/s rear upper suspension arm outer ball gaitor has small hole/split ( slight grease stain )

oil level on minimum

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pipe above subframe corroding by securing clip

small oil leak evident on underside getting onto exhaust by transmission

Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,098 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 78,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

PLEASE NOTE ALL 4 TYRES ARE ON 1.6MM AND ARE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 73,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,283 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,237 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,182 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 40,260 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 33,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,354 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 20,918 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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LV56 HPY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LV56 HPY, 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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LV56 HPY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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