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MH06 ZZE

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,062 mi
Last recorded164,062 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 164,062 miles

Offside Front ball jaunt

Offside Rear disc corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 163,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,114 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 139,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

front exhaust rubber split.

oil leak fron rear differential, engine and gearbox.

Fail 13 Dec 2014 139,537 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

front exhaust rubber split.

oil leak fron rear differential, engine and gearbox.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

n/s/r brake spring/clip missing

Fail 17 Dec 2013 111,640 miles

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

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

handbrake high

n/s/r brake spring/clip missing

front wipers smearing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 May 2013 97,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

plastic covers in front suspension arms have come out no play in bushes

Fail 7 May 2013 96,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

plastic covers in front suspension arms have come out no play in bushes

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 ZZE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MH06 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

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

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