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MH06 VCE

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,410 mi
Last recorded148,410 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 VCE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 148,410 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2023 146,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 144,322 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2022 144,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

under trays/plastic covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,311 miles

under trays/plastic covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,184 miles

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

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

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 3 Jan 2020 129,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Jan 2019 123,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front/cannot fully access under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,096 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 113,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 107,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread below 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil low

Fail 19 Jan 2017 107,235 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread below 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,788 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,596 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,320 miles

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

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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MH06 VCE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MH06 VCE, 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 MH06 VCE registered?

MH06 VCE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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