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C20 DLJ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,124 mi
Last recorded136,124 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 DLJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 136,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

testable items covered by under trays

Pass 21 May 2025 131,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 128,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 119,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 110,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 106,337 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 106,337 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,354 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 104,354 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,189 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 100,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Oct 2017 96,029 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,544 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,419 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 70,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 64,180 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,693 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,465 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 50,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 42,440 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,744 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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C20 DLJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C20 DLJ, 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 C20 DLJ registered?

C20 DLJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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