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WM06 DWV

2006 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,881 mi
Last recorded208,881 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 DWV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 208,881 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 208,881 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 204,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust smoke did not produce a measureabl sample

Pass 14 Sep 2015 187,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 171,276 miles

Advise, no accelleration detected on smoke test.

Pass 23 May 2013 149,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 135,082 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 135,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 114,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,862 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,862 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

both rear tyres wearing low on 3-4mm

emissions clean no smoke detected on readings on tester

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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WM06 DWV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WM06 DWV, 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 WM06 DWV registered?

WM06 DWV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 August 2006.

Is WM06 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM06 DWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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