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J15 DTG

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

205,205 mi
Last recorded205,205 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 DTG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 205,205 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking badly advise to have replaced soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 197,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 189,953 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 185,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 173,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 164,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 155,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 145,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,067 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Mar 2017 134,067 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Apr 2016 121,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,174 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,666 miles

slight oil leak from rear of transmission

Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,774 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,204 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J15 DTG 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 94.4%.

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 J15 DTG, 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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J15 DTG is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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