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S19 FFN

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,566 mi
Last recorded158,566 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 FFN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 158,566 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 152,342 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake flexi hoses cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2022 149,565 miles

rear brake discs in poor con

reg light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 144,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 141,469 miles

Can not inspect underneath of vehicle (including all brake pipes) due to protective under shielding

Offside Rear Brakepipe starting to corrode (near fixings)

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 133,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,463 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 125,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

to clean to get a smoke reading

Fail 8 Apr 2015 119,940 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

to clean to get a smoke reading

Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,728 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 115,728 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,635 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,159 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer

Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,654 miles

ENGINE, FLOOR AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,610 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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S19 FFN 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 S19 FFN, 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 S19 FFN registered?

S19 FFN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is S19 FFN safe to buy?

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