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RX55 THF

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,165 mi
Last recorded196,165 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 THF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 196,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 190,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 185,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 185,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 181,425 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 179,305 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 176,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 172,148 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 172,148 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 170,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 166,465 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 156,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil residue on underside of diff

Oil residue on underside of engine

Oil residue on underside of gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 146,960 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 146,960 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 137,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,056 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

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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RX55 THF is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX55 THF, 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 RX55 THF registered?

RX55 THF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is RX55 THF safe to buy?

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