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NU56 XDA

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,027 mi
Last recorded187,027 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 XDA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 187,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed not excessive

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking pad missing

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 180,806 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 168,081 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 155,286 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe broken (system still secure)

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

reg plates small in length

Fail 26 Nov 2020 155,286 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe broken (system still secure)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

reg plates small in length

Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,258 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components & slight chip on a windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2018 118,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight play on track rod

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 118,883 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight play on track rod

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,207 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 99,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,234 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to smear

offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,091 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,464 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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NU56 XDA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XDA, 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 NU56 XDA registered?

NU56 XDA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is NU56 XDA safe to buy?

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