CarVerify

Free Car Check

DJ04 BBO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,339 mi
Last recorded139,339 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ04 BBO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 139,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 139,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 139,220 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Spring Clip Missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Spring Clip Missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 137,853 miles

Central exhaust bracket detached

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear Inner both break pads worn low

Rear both shock absorbers are stained

Rear both suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

bonnet retaining mechanism faulty. bonnet creeps back down

slight fumes coming from engine bay area

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 130,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 121,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,789 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,115 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged but functions ok

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,395 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 84,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 69,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,426 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust rubber split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil level low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service reminder illuminated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,426 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Both front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in tread

Brake pad warning illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust rubber split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil level low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear parking brake has a large imbalance

Service reminder illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,272 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,713 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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DJ04 BBO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DJ04 BBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DJ04 BBO?

You can check the full history of DJ04 BBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DJ04 BBO registered?

DJ04 BBO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is DJ04 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ04 BBO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DJ04 BBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DJ04 BBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.