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JC03 ADE

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,050 mi
Last recorded128,050 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC03 ADE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 118,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,218 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,237 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,083 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 72,083 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,680 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 53,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,969 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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JC03 ADE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black 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 JC03 ADE, 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 JC03 ADE registered?

JC03 ADE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is JC03 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC03 ADE 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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