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CU06 OPE

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 OPE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at the front of rear sub frame worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 109,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,887 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,279 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 105,279 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,437 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 101,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,482 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 94,478 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 7 Feb 2017 87,523 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 4 Feb 2016 80,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 63,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,329 miles

Emissions too clean for print out

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,813 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 40,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,039 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 30,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,873 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU06 OPE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CU06 OPE, 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 CU06 OPE registered?

CU06 OPE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is CU06 OPE safe to buy?

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