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FD06 UFA

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,103 mi
Last recorded140,103 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 UFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 140,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,111 miles

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

Vehicle on coil overs

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,283 miles

All tyres showing slight wear to inner edges.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,364 miles

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

Nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,790 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,862 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,862 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 69,468 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 69,468 miles

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

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 63,371 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 63,371 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,923 miles

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

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

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,317 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,449 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 46,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,135 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,134 miles

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

Nearside wing repeater held together with velcro, still secure on wing and working correctly.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,705 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 30,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FD06 UFA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD06 UFA, 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 FD06 UFA registered?

FD06 UFA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is FD06 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 UFA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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