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ET06 TBU

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,823 mi
Last recorded163,823 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 TBU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 163,823 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 155,522 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 155,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 147,419 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 147,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 142,064 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 142,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,328 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 134,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 108,177 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges

offside front tyre has cut across tread

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,683 miles

smalls splits in inner wall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,324 miles

emission test carried out reading too low for printout

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ET06 TBU 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 ET06 TBU, 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 ET06 TBU registered?

ET06 TBU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is ET06 TBU safe to buy?

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