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RV56 DZY

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,054 mi
Last recorded153,054 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 DZY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 153,054 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 153,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 148,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 143,404 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 137,721 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 134,009 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 134,009 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 129,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 110,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 103,351 miles

metered smoke reading too low to register no print out produced

Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,421 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 98,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,255 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 86,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,728 miles

a.front number plate cracked

a.rear brake pads worn

a.slight play in rack body

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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RV56 DZY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey 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 RV56 DZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 DZY registered?

RV56 DZY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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