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RJ56 LSV

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

262,772 mi
Last recorded262,772 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 LSV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 262,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 255,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 236,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 213,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 193,772 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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 171,479 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 149,842 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 149,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 145,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 138,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 130,337 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,708 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,054 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,306 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,306 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 40,885 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,885 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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RJ56 LSV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ56 LSV, 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 RJ56 LSV registered?

RJ56 LSV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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