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HJ06 VML

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,147 mi
Last recorded165,147 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VML
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 165,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2025 162,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 160,114 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides - O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 158,073 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 158,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 156,941 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe perished and blowing slightly

Front wipers smear slightly

Rear brake pads worn, Less than 50 percent

Rear tyres worn and worn edges

Pass 23 Dec 2020 156,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm bush - on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 155,956 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Jan 2019 154,061 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 152,875 miles

Both ide front brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust flexy damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2018 152,875 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both ide front brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2017 146,211 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 144,611 miles

centre exhaust mount perished

front exhaust flexi pipes slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2015 143,192 miles

centre exhaust monting perished slightly

front wipers smear slightly

n/s front tyre worn close to leagal limits

stone chip zone A and B

Pass 7 Jan 2014 142,345 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 7 Jan 2013 140,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2012 139,835 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 137,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 110,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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HJ06 VML is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ06 VML, 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 HJ06 VML registered?

HJ06 VML is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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