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DA06 XHL

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

203,434 mi
Last recorded203,434 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 XHL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 203,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer arch repair coated

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2024 197,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 186,033 miles

All brake hoses perish

All underbody and components corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2023 186,033 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All brake hoses perish

All underbody and components corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2022 175,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 167,862 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 167,862 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 166,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible corroded to max limit running at side of fuel tank advise renew a s a p (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn very near to cords to max limit advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 166,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible corroded to max limit running at side of fuel tank advise renew a s a p (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn very near to cords to max limit advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 158,899 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 158,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 146,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 133,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,876 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,075 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,842 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,323 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 63,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,454 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,946 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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DA06 XHL is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA06 XHL, 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 DA06 XHL registered?

DA06 XHL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is DA06 XHL safe to buy?

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