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PK56 UVM

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,790 mi
Last recorded142,790 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 UVM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 142,790 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 132,523 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres age related cracks in tread

Nearside Front and offside front tyres worn on inside edges of tread

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer side wall

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges of tread

Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,315 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 27 Jul 2017 128,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded next to sill (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded next to sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn less than 1.0 mm on inside edges of tread

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,912 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges of tyre tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outside edges of tread,both rear tyres worn on inside edges of tread,

Fail 14 Jul 2014 103,719 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outside edges of tread,both rear tyres worn on inside edges of tread,

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 82,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,593 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,593 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,976 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 50,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PK56 UVM 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 PK56 UVM, 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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PK56 UVM is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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