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WU06 EXO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,075 mi
Last recorded205,075 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 EXO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 205,075 miles

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

engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2022 201,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 196,889 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to rear of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 309,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 187,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 182,190 miles

Nearside Rear CV boot slightly deterioted

Fail 3 Nov 2018 182,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear CV boot slightly deterioted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 177,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 177,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 170,763 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 165,720 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 165,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r 2 front to rear o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 159,181 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 158,548 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre bald on both inner & outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 141,489 miles

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

Some movement at top of handbrake lever travel on pawl

Fail 25 Oct 2013 141,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Some movement at top of handbrake lever travel on pawl

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 114,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 114,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,901 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,845 miles

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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WU06 EXO 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 71.4%.

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 WU06 EXO, 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 WU06 EXO registered?

WU06 EXO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WU06 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 EXO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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