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J23 CDF

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,314 mi
Last recorded165,314 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 CDF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 165,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 149,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 115,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 115,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,185 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 109,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,999 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes slight play and weather seals missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 104,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp washers not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes slight play and weather seals missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the inner wing behind road wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wearing on edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,129 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 89,129 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,330 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,649 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 55,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,069 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,800 miles

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

front tyres bold on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2010 35,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres bold on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J23 CDF is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J23 CDF, 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 J23 CDF registered?

J23 CDF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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