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SO06 EHP

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,536 mi
Last recorded157,536 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 EHP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,536 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 157,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 143,498 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside rear outer cv joints leaking grease slightly

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2021 143,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside rear outer cv joints leaking grease slightly

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2020 135,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear n/s and o/s outer cv joints slightly weeping

Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,831 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear drive shaft outer joints are leaking grease

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,584 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 118,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear, from n/s jacking point to flexi on o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,735 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding over differential

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,677 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,815 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 25 Sep 2014 81,491 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,324 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,273 miles

o/s rear tyre has cut on inside sidewall

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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SO06 EHP is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO06 EHP, 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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SO06 EHP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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