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PL06 AMV

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,183 mi
Last recorded179,183 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 AMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 179,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 164,451 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 164,451 miles

Emissions not tested due to front pulley (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn towards rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 9 May 2019 161,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 13 Jul 2018 148,225 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,273 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,549 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 120,564 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 Front Suspension arm 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,394 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 112,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,129 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 71,844 miles

unable to see front brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 10 May 2010 65,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

osr tyre has cuts on the outter sidewall

Fail 8 May 2010 64,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

osr tyre has cuts on the outter sidewall

Pass 8 May 2009 58,392 miles

full plastic guards fitted,rear pads getting low

Fail 6 May 2009 58,392 miles

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

full plastic guards fitted,rear pads getting low

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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PL06 AMV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PL06 AMV, 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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What year was PL06 AMV registered?

PL06 AMV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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