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EX06 UXJ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

209,581 mi
Last recorded209,581 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UXJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 209,581 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 194,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 183,700 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 176,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 168,912 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 168,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 159,458 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 149,601 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 137,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 137,765 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 127,314 miles

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 127,313 miles

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

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

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre is worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,890 miles

Centre Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front small crack in front bumper

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 85,732 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,767 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 54,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,502 miles

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

off side front fog lamp missing

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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EX06 UXJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EX06 UXJ, 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 EX06 UXJ registered?

EX06 UXJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is EX06 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 UXJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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