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SA56 UYL

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,003 mi
Last recorded183,003 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 UYL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2017 183,003 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer cv (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 180,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering inner arm has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2014 147,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 119,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 87,657 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,629 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,021 miles

pads front rear

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,073 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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SA56 UYL is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA56 UYL, 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 SA56 UYL registered?

SA56 UYL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is SA56 UYL safe to buy?

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