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X5 HWS

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,252 mi
Last recorded160,252 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 HWS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 160,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Jan 2022 160,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,681 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 150,681 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs corroded

front brake pads half worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear brake pipes rusty

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear sills damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,410 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 115,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 103,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 98,719 miles

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

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 15 Feb 2014 98,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 23 Feb 2013 95,465 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 90,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,741 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 91,722 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 91,722 miles

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

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

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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X5 HWS is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X5 HWS, 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 X5 HWS registered?

X5 HWS is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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