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J15 HWY

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

177,738 mi
Last recorded177,738 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 HWY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 177,738 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 175,490 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 167,513 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2023 160,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 152,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 134,518 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 120,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,648 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,835 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 88,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,536 miles

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 HWY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue 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 HWY, 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 J15 HWY registered?

J15 HWY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is J15 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 HWY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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