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EJ56 RXS

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

207,356 mi
Last recorded207,356 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RXS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 207,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 190,632 miles

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

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Pass 20 Jan 2023 175,813 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 175,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 163,454 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 163,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to legal limit & wearing on inner edge. 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 156,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 156,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 152,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 149,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,842 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged possible cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Rear prop shaft joint bolts loose

Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,574 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,579 miles

passanger side under tray slightly damaged

slight free play in windscreen wiper linkage

small cuts to n/s/f tyre tred

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,316 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,290 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,807 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,523 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,166 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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EJ56 RXS is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ56 RXS, 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 EJ56 RXS registered?

EJ56 RXS is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is EJ56 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 RXS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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