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J222 MAV

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 MAV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod 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))

Undertray fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,332 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2023 115,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,818 miles

Rear cant see pads to access wear

Fail 21 Oct 2021 98,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

cant see front and rear inner brake pads to access wear

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,000 miles

under-trays fitted, obscuring most of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,883 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Upper and lower engine covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,601 miles

Engine running poor

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,350 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,235 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,526 miles

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,607 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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J222 MAV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J222 MAV, 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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What year was J222 MAV registered?

J222 MAV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is J222 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 MAV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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