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BV06 ZWJ

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,231 mi
Last recorded140,231 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZWJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 140,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel welded once

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet release cable sticking out pass head light

Fail 30 Nov 2018 116,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel welded once

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel welded twice

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet release cable sticking out pass head light

Pass 16 Oct 2017 108,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 108,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 107,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front. cannot be fully inspected due to corrosion under retaining clip. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,370 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,168 miles

DPF Fitted, No Smoke Readings Above 0 Recorded.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

DPF Fitted, No Smoke Readings Above 0 Recorded.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,622 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 68,621 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,339 miles

NSR ABS sensor not securely located

Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,644 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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BV06 ZWJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV06 ZWJ, 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 BV06 ZWJ registered?

BV06 ZWJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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