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VX56 UKA

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

166,801 mi
Last recorded166,801 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UKA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 166,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 160,624 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 154,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 150,620 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 145,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 139,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,525 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 124,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 116,829 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,011 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 101,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,297 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut too wires but not exceeding 25mm

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,715 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2010 59,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,799 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 UKA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VX56 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

VX56 UKA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VX56 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 UKA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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