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VN06 XDY

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,106 mi
Last recorded179,106 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XDY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 179,106 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 179,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 159,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 159,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 153,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2021 145,162 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED. ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 9 Jan 2021 145,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

UNDER TRAY FITTED. ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 17 Dec 2019 138,024 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 134,858 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,980 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing slightly inner edges

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 84,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,837 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

insufficient smoke to trigger measurement device.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,692 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 18,692 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

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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VN06 XDY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN06 XDY, 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 VN06 XDY registered?

VN06 XDY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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