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OV56 HDE

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,207 mi
Last recorded149,207 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 HDE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 149,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 132,101 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 132,101 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 115,672 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear door has slight damage

Fail 3 Dec 2014 115,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and rear door has slight damage

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,625 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 95,619 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,762 miles

front tyres cracked in between tread

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,519 miles

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

both front tyres have cutts but no cords or ply are exposed

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,512 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres have cutts but no cords or ply are exposed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,023 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 54,613 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 29 Mar 2010 125,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 125,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 129,129 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,565 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)

alot of travel on parking brake lever

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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OV56 HDE 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 72.2%.

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 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 OV56 HDE, 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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OV56 HDE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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