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M500 PDD

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,410 mi
Last recorded126,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 PDD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,410 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 126,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,969 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 116,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2018 100,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,936 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,752 miles

both front brake discs have light surface rust

Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,746 miles

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

both front brake discs have light surface rust

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,487 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall split

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,948 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 32,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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M500 PDD is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M500 PDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M500 PDD registered?

M500 PDD is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is M500 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 PDD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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