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PE06 USO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,045 mi
Last recorded186,045 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 USO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 186,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 173,254 miles

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

Offside Front Upper headlight bracket broken but secure

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

engine , outer sills and all covers underside obscuring view

handbrake travel

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 24 Oct 2023 173,254 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper headlight bracket broken but secure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

engine , outer sills and all covers underside obscuring view

handbrake travel

t.p.m.s light on

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 170,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 167,172 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 167,168 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 150,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 142,451 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2017 137,980 miles

wet weather conditions

Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,342 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 118,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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 31 Oct 2014 118,940 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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 10 Apr 2013 107,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 82,340 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 65,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,932 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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PE06 USO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE06 USO, 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 PE06 USO registered?

PE06 USO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is PE06 USO safe to buy?

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