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EN06 EOY

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,907 mi
Last recorded189,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 EOY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 189,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low just over 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 182,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 177,402 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cat leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

arb bushes minor play perishing

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2021 172,134 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 168,863 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 162,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 159,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 151,379 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front position lamp flickering

Fail 25 Jul 2017 151,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front position lamp flickering

Pass 14 Jul 2016 139,473 miles

All brake pipes have a protective coating

Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,892 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 116,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,251 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,405 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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EN06 EOY 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN06 EOY, 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 EN06 EOY registered?

EN06 EOY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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