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SP56 HKE

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,532 mi
Last recorded107,532 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 HKE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 107,532 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 107,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 97,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,070 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 91,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 90,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 86,140 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 86,047 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 80,777 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 80,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 73,692 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 73,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 68,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,939 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 63,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2013 58,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,804 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,640 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 32,420 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

has under body covers front to rear

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,420 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)

has under body covers front to rear

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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SP56 HKE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 HKE, 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 SP56 HKE registered?

SP56 HKE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is SP56 HKE safe to buy?

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