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RO56 VEX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,295 mi
Last recorded154,295 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 VEX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 154,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever has slight travel.

sills covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2020 146,663 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 146,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 136,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 123,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,953 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,953 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,604 miles

nearside front fog light not secure

offside rear brake pipe coroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,297 miles

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

nearside front foglight insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front foglight insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,798 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,055 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,055 miles

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

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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RO56 VEX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO56 VEX, 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 RO56 VEX registered?

RO56 VEX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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