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SM56 FUY

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

78,413 mi
Last recorded78,413 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FUY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 74,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,851 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 28 Jan 2021 55,851 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,666 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 51,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,298 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm treads left

n/s/r tyre inner/outer walls cuts

o/s/f tyre inner/outer walls cuts

Fail 10 Jan 2019 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre 2mm treads left

n/s/r tyre inner/outer walls cuts

o/s/f tyre inner/outer walls cuts

Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,029 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 41,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,145 miles

slight cuts in outer walls of both front tyres

Fail 17 Jan 2017 35,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

slight cuts in outer walls of both front tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,159 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,725 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 20,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,908 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 15,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,489 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges and surface cuts between tread blocks

Fail 9 Mar 2012 14,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges and surface cuts between tread blocks

Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 7,826 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 7,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SM56 FUY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SM56 FUY, 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 SM56 FUY registered?

SM56 FUY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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