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SV06 DSX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,719 mi
Last recorded178,719 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 DSX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 178,719 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 169,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 166,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 155,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 150,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 140,178 miles

undertrays and covers hiding some components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Grease around offside rear rose bushes but no play in suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak oil level on minimum mark ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner pad appears to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting view testable items

Fail 19 Jan 2017 133,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Grease around offside rear rose bushes but no play in suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak oil level on minimum mark ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner pad appears to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting view testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,689 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 128,689 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 124,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 124,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,202 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,652 miles

Judder noticed on front brakes during test

Fail 6 Jan 2012 67,652 miles

Judder noticed on front brakes during test

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,839 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,839 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,657 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV06 DSX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SV06 DSX, 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 SV06 DSX registered?

SV06 DSX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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