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WF06 NHA

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,285 mi
Last recorded137,285 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 NHA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 137,285 miles

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

tpms on

Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,775 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 99,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,776 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost pin/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance lower than opposite side

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,412 miles

Nearside Rear track control arm dust cover deterioated

Offside Rear track control arm dust cover deterioated

Rear rear brake pipes across rear axle corroded on limit for test

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,478 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2016 72,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Rear brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator

Service lamp illuminated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,285 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,350 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 15 Mar 2011 41,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,159 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 30,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WF06 NHA 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 85.7%.

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 WF06 NHA, 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 WF06 NHA registered?

WF06 NHA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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