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WW56 AEW

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,165 mi
Last recorded156,165 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWW56 AEW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 156,165 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 141,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 117,265 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,382 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 109,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,098 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 93,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,721 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 66,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,584 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)

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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WW56 AEW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WW56 AEW, 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 WW56 AEW registered?

WW56 AEW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is WW56 AEW safe to buy?

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