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NU56 TBX

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,573 mi
Last recorded151,573 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 TBX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 151,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 150,014 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 147,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 138,665 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 129,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,025 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer CV gaiters slightly weaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft cv joint seam weeping fluid

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft cv joint seam weeping fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on inner edge - soon to show cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Wearing bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Wearing bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Wearing bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 108,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Wearing bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Wearing bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Wearing bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,455 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil misting around automatic transmission sump.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 101,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil misting around automatic transmission sump.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,432 miles

Auto transmission is weeping fluid from a seal

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,431 miles

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

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

Auto transmission is weeping fluid from a seal

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,583 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,607 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,264 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 76,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 64,679 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,495 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,453 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight cut in nearside front trye

Fail 30 Sep 2009 43,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn heavilly on edges

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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NU56 TBX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NU56 TBX, 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 NU56 TBX registered?

NU56 TBX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is NU56 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 TBX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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