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CH06 OWH

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH06 OWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 130,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 130,005 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 121,562 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,194 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,242 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front and rear wearing on inner and outer edges and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,224 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,972 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)

nearside front jacking block partly incomplete

Fail 13 Aug 2012 50,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front jacking block partly incomplete

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,069 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing has noise developing

offside door mirror loose but secure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,806 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f/outer tyre damage

n/s/r/outer tyre damage

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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CH06 OWH 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 89.5%.

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 CH06 OWH, 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 CH06 OWH registered?

CH06 OWH is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is CH06 OWH safe to buy?

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