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RJ06 SHX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,765 mi
Last recorded166,765 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 SHX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 166,765 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 166,765 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,143 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 134,127 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,889 miles

coolant leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016 111,889 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,186 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,111 miles

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

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

Cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,345 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,683 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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RJ06 SHX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ06 SHX, 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 RJ06 SHX registered?

RJ06 SHX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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