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OU56 LKZ

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,434 mi
Last recorded191,434 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 LKZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2022 191,434 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective pipe blowing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod / Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 179,044 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Jan 2020 171,165 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 170,616 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 158,986 miles

wear to front tyres

Fail 2 Jan 2019 158,986 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on tread bar indicators

oil residue on engine under tray

Pass 18 Nov 2017 153,306 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 148,134 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 137,495 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 128,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 124,125 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 124,125 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,806 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 3/4mm

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,519 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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OU56 LKZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU56 LKZ, 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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OU56 LKZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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