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UA56 LEX

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,088 mi
Last recorded183,088 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUA56 LEX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 183,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 164,872 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 154,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 133,257 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 133,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm. Inner bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm. Inner bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 124,486 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 116,576 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 116,570 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/19 wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 109,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/19 wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 101,376 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,710 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,532 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,183 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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UA56 LEX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black 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 UA56 LEX, 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 UA56 LEX registered?

UA56 LEX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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