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MT06 ORL

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,385 mi
Last recorded95,385 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 ORL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,385 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,098 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,180 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 81,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 75,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 70,530 miles

O/S/R tyre has a small crack in inner side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outter side wall

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre inner side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,973 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,252 miles

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

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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MT06 ORL is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT06 ORL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT06 ORL registered?

MT06 ORL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is MT06 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT06 ORL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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