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WF06 XFA

2006 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,760 mi
Last recorded170,760 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 XFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 170,760 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 170,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 164,304 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 164,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 153,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges on 3mm

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 153,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges on 3mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 138,534 miles

centre brake light inop

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 May 2015 134,130 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 134,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 128,202 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper and upper boot window fault

Fail 28 Apr 2014 128,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper and upper boot window fault

Fail 24 Apr 2014 128,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,017 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,885 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,421 miles

Damage on all wheel rims.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 52,421 miles

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

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

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 XFA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFA, 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 WF06 XFA registered?

WF06 XFA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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