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VU06 FSX

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

200,762 mi
Last recorded200,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 FSX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 200,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 188,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play see chaulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 171,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 160,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 160,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 153,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 148,720 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall has a chunk missing but not down to the cord.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

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

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

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,663 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 104,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,432 miles

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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VU06 FSX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU06 FSX, 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 VU06 FSX registered?

VU06 FSX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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