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W33 FEL

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,775 mi
Last recorded110,775 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 FEL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,703 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,544 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,315 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,729 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,050 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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W33 FEL is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey 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 W33 FEL, 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

How do I check the history of W33 FEL?

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What year was W33 FEL registered?

W33 FEL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is W33 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W33 FEL 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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