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WV06 MVW

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,391 mi
Last recorded244,391 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 MVW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2021 244,391 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 243,744 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 243,744 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 236,556 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 236,556 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 224,151 miles

Damage to NSF bumper

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 224,151 miles

Damage to NSF bumper

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 211,463 miles

Front both inner rack joints slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 198,784 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 197,476 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Apr 2014 183,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Mar 2014 183,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 162,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner side light ionp

Pass 1 Mar 2012 143,324 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 4 Mar 2011 125,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 105,569 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 105,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,358 miles

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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WV06 MVW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV06 MVW, 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 WV06 MVW registered?

WV06 MVW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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