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DE06 FYJ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,537 mi
Last recorded165,537 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 165,537 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 158,306 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 146,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm very slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 142,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 142,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 137,395 miles

Noise from rear brakes back plates

Fail 30 Mar 2019 137,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Noise from rear brakes back plates

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 129,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 119,166 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,418 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,603 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,814 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,451 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,451 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 61,065 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle missing

Pass 18 May 2011 50,295 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 50,170 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 40,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,081 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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DE06 FYJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE06 FYJ, 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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DE06 FYJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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