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EK06 LOJ

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 112,488 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 112,476 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 102,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 137,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 124,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,589 miles

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2011 68,510 miles

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

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,946 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 61,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,326 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,326 miles

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

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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EK06 LOJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK06 LOJ, 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 EK06 LOJ registered?

EK06 LOJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is EK06 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 LOJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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