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J888 TAR

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,872 mi
Last recorded136,872 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 TAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 136,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s arb d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover loose

Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,229 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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J888 TAR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J888 TAR, 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 J888 TAR registered?

J888 TAR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is J888 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 TAR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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