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MA06 XVE

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,613 mi
Last recorded123,613 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 XVE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 123,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 123,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,251 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,554 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,205 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low and wearing more on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,193 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low and wearing more on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,107 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,107 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,046 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,493 miles

some travel in park brake lever

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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MA06 XVE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA06 XVE, 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 MA06 XVE registered?

MA06 XVE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is MA06 XVE safe to buy?

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