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MF06 SZK

2006 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,197 mi
Last recorded175,197 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 SZK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 175,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 163,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 163,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose - whole length until covered (1.1.11 (c))

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 tread depth is JUST legal at time of testing advise replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 157,518 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe mounting broken. ( split ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 147,493 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 147,487 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn excessively on inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn excessively on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

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

Parking brake efficiency 17%. minimum 15%.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 139,492 miles

engine bay and underside covers fitted

tyres worn uneven

Fail 16 Jan 2018 139,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay and underside covers fitted

tyres worn uneven

Pass 20 Jan 2017 132,218 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 132,208 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 124,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 124,840 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,329 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,173 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 111,154 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,818 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 93,817 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,932 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 83,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,088 miles

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,392 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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MF06 SZK is a 2006 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MF06 SZK, 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 MF06 SZK registered?

MF06 SZK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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