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WA56 ULN

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,043 mi
Last recorded188,043 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 ULN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 188,043 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 188,043 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 176,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 162,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 156,300 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 147,001 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 147,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 127,032 miles

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

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 124,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 104,234 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Fail 27 Nov 2013 167,746 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,052 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,204 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,581 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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WA56 ULN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WA56 ULN, 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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WA56 ULN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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