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DN06 JVD

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

215,324 mi
Last recorded215,324 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 JVD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 215,324 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 214,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Inner wheel arches loose both

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour blue (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front to rear brake pipes joined twice

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 198,096 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 198,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 187,944 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 187,944 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 181,320 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 181,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 162,546 miles

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

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 162,546 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 13,803 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres close to limit

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arm bushes splitting and perished

slight play o/s/f steering and suspension

splitting and perishing to front suspension arms

Fail 17 Dec 2020 138,035 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear and n/s/f tyres close to limit

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arm bushes splitting and perished

slight play o/s/f steering and suspension

splitting and perishing to front suspension arms

Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,000 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 128,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,950 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 116,971 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 109,039 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking

Pass 9 May 2015 102,544 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 102,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 95,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 87,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2012 81,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2010 70,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 70,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2009 62,880 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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DN06 JVD is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DN06 JVD, 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 DN06 JVD registered?

DN06 JVD is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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