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DL51 ZML

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,448 mi
Last recorded156,448 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL51 ZML
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 156,448 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 156,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 153,454 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 150,691 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 150,681 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 148,088 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 148,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 142,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 142,592 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 136,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 132,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 126,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 122,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 118,224 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 112,493 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 100,561 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 15 Sep 2011 91,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,019 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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DL51 ZML is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DL51 ZML, 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 DL51 ZML registered?

DL51 ZML is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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