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J900 JCO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,843 mi
Last recorded192,843 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 JCO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 192,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 179,095 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 161,046 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 161,046 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,053 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 151,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 146,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 143,968 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 138,923 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 133,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 125,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,527 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

emissions too clean

Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 116,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,356 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,813 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,074 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,028 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 29,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J900 JCO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J900 JCO, 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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J900 JCO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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