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NL56 ZXN

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,782 mi
Last recorded160,782 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZXN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 160,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front lower forward suspension arm bushes slightly worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 150,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front roadwheel has been repaired

offside rear roadwheel has been repaired

Pass 12 Oct 2022 133,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 129,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,322 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,170 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,012 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,111 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 69,274 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 69,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,777 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 49,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,750 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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NL56 ZXN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NL56 ZXN, 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 NL56 ZXN registered?

NL56 ZXN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for NL56 ZXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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