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NG56 EWK

2006 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,810 mi
Last recorded169,810 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 EWK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 169,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet pull handle missing

both front wheel arch liners damaged

both rear cv joints covered in grease

plastic under trays missing

Fail 25 Oct 2022 169,810 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet pull handle missing

both front wheel arch liners damaged

both rear cv joints covered in grease

plastic under trays missing

Pass 26 Oct 2021 165,338 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 161,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 159,443 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 158,811 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 146,503 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 139,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 131,176 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 113,805 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 113,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 113,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2013 98,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2011 60,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,289 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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NG56 EWK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NG56 EWK, 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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NG56 EWK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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