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MV06 EFN

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,318 mi
Last recorded171,318 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 EFN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 171,318 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 171,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 160,711 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 160,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 148,728 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 134,135 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 116,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,370 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 103,367 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,440 miles

n/s park below standard but overall efficiency met

rear pads getting low

tyres generally all round getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,879 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 63,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,273 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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MV06 EFN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MV06 EFN, 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 MV06 EFN registered?

MV06 EFN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is MV06 EFN safe to buy?

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