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N20 JNR

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,850 mi
Last recorded147,850 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 JNR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 147,850 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2018 136,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f inner tyre heavily perished - starting to split wall (recommend replacement soon)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 136,495 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f inner tyre heavily perished - starting to split wall (recommend replacement soon)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,737 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,858 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the side wall

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,283 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,387 miles

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

smoke test to clean to read.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,575 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 37,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,127 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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N20 JNR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N20 JNR, 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 N20 JNR registered?

N20 JNR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is N20 JNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 JNR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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