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CV06 EJL

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,740 mi
Last recorded224,740 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 EJL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 224,740 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front discs heat shield is hitting the discs

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 224,140 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front discs heat shield is hitting the discs

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 219,128 miles

Front Brake Discs are in a poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 219,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Discs are in a poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2022 218,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 218,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated has cut in it (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings ex play wheels (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on dash

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and lipped badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Off side front fog light missing and bringing on bulb warning on dash

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 186,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 150,665 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,435 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 122,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 106,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,016 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,294 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 16 Jan 2013 68,029 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,908 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 48,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,257 miles

small cut less than 25mm in o/s/f tyre cord not showing

Fail 2 Feb 2010 37,257 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cut less than 25mm in o/s/f tyre cord not showing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,238 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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CV06 EJL is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CV06 EJL, 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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CV06 EJL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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