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WV56 SZO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

254,704 mi
Last recorded254,704 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 SZO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 254,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 241,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 239,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 238,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 233,399 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 208,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 186,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 170,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 160,410 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 147,845 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 147,845 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 132,927 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 27 Sep 2014 116,770 miles

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

O/s/f wheel bearing slight worn

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,493 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight worn

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall has worn sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,271 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 73,271 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,921 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,917 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,949 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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WV56 SZO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WV56 SZO, 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 WV56 SZO registered?

WV56 SZO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is WV56 SZO safe to buy?

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