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MH55 XMZ

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,403 mi
Last recorded110,403 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XMZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 110,403 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 98,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 98,941 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a small lump on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 96,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet release faulty

Fail 4 May 2023 96,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet release faulty

Pass 11 May 2022 91,885 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 91,885 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,566 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,809 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,671 miles

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

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

nsr tyre bald on inside tread band .

Pass 8 Jan 2011 76,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,301 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 69,301 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 51,314 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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MH55 XMZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH55 XMZ, 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 MH55 XMZ registered?

MH55 XMZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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