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VX56 UCL

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

271,400 mi
Last recorded271,400 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UCL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 271,400 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 269,403 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 265,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 263,457 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 263,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 258,570 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 254,870 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 254,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 245,377 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 234,470 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 234,462 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 221,081 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 208,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 195,004 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 195,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 179,751 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 179,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 162,308 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 138,379 miles

small lip on front and rear disc

Pass 31 Dec 2010 96,166 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,991 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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VX56 UCL 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 VX56 UCL, 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 VX56 UCL registered?

VX56 UCL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is VX56 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 UCL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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