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J9 CTJ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,710 mi
Last recorded167,710 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 CTJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 167,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 167,641 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 166,209 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 166,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 165,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 164,575 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 164,573 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 161,941 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 158,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 155,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 146,441 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 146,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Angel eyes not illuminating. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 91,876 miles

o/s/f tyre at outer edeg has cut. n/s/f tyre at outer has cut,two

Fail 9 May 2013 91,875 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre at outer edeg has cut. n/s/f tyre at outer has cut,two

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,236 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,627 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 66,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,416 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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J9 CTJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J9 CTJ, 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 J9 CTJ registered?

J9 CTJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is J9 CTJ safe to buy?

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