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EF06 FBJ

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,568 mi
Last recorded153,568 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 153,568 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 147,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,590 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,918 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,634 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,104 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 19 Sep 2016 108,104 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2015 102,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 102,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both lower (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,722 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,716 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,781 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,762 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,640 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,102 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 47,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cuts in both front tyres

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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EF06 FBJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey 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 EF06 FBJ, 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

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What year was EF06 FBJ registered?

EF06 FBJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EF06 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 FBJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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