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D26 DGE

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

123,824 mi
Last recorded123,824 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 DGE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 123,824 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 121,104 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear park brake just met lemits

Pass 5 Feb 2025 56,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,457 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 113,456 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,954 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,610 miles

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 24 Feb 2021 100,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 35,850 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,785 miles

IN BOOT AREA NEAR BATTERY TYRE SOLVENT DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING

Fail 16 Jul 2019 25,722 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

IN BOOT AREA NEAR BATTERY TYRE SOLVENT DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HAS TEAR THREAD DEPTH LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE RUNNING OUT OFF SHAPE HAS A NAIL GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,726 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,497 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,660 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,915 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,655 miles

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

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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D26 DGE 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 92%.

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 D26 DGE, 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 D26 DGE registered?

D26 DGE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is D26 DGE safe to buy?

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