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WR56 LVP

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,880 mi
Last recorded167,880 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 LVP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 167,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washers weak

Pass 21 Jan 2025 165,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play could be inner or outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 161,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 158,733 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 151,851 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,355 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,823 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 140,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 129,421 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 117,460 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Unable to clearly see inner rear brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 105,420 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 105,420 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,824 miles

Lower undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components)

Oil Leak

Upper engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,204 miles

Active exhaust valve flap in offside exhaust tailpipe rattling

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,946 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 9 Feb 2010 67,704 miles

front brake pads appear low.

surface rust on front brake discs.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 67,691 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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WR56 LVP is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WR56 LVP, 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 WR56 LVP registered?

WR56 LVP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is WR56 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 LVP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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