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W80 FOX

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,138 mi
Last recorded50,138 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW80 FOX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 50,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 43,501 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PROMPT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 41,506 miles

Emissions too clean to register on diesel tester

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 40,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,115 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,328 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 25,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,512 miles

both nearside tyres side wall damage

offside rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,576 miles

o/s/r tyre cut sidewall

Pass 8 May 2012 16,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,295 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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W80 FOX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W80 FOX, 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 W80 FOX registered?

W80 FOX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is W80 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W80 FOX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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