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MF06 TCV

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,109 mi
Last recorded172,109 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 TCV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 172,109 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear drive shaft outer boots leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2020 172,109 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear drive shaft outer boots leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2019 157,343 miles

exhaust bracket broken on rear box

rear brake pads look worn low

rear brake pipes corroded above rear subframe

Fail 25 Feb 2019 157,343 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust bracket broken on rear box

rear brake pads look worn low

rear brake pipes corroded above rear subframe

Pass 27 Feb 2018 143,889 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 143,889 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,986 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 125,977 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,185 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 118,185 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,597 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,305 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,305 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,362 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 61,319 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.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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MF06 TCV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

MF06 TCV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is MF06 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 TCV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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