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2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,614 mi
Last recorded201,614 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 BPG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 201,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 197,222 miles

nearside park brake low effort

Pass 3 Jan 2023 193,399 miles

bad oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2021 182,321 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes to flexis. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear top arm ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks from engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear cv boots weathered. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 182,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Splitting close to calliper connection. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR upper arm to hub (Front) excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint OSF excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Splitting close to calliper connection. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline rigid pipe from front of vehicle to rear excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Mainline rigid pipe from front of vehicle to rear excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSR and centre seatbelt not checked due to obstruction (seats folded down and tyres stacked.)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top gaiter appears to be leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort at NSR out of balance (low)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weathered, not leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near wear limit on centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR upper arm to hub (Rear) slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top gaiter appears to be leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weathered, not leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near wear limit and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc slightly lipped, corrosion present internally. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin (around 3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip passenger side, less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 171,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 154,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 143,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,441 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,434 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges indicating a tracking issue

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions too low to register on test equipment

Fail 28 Mar 2014 87,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions too low to register on test equipment

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,189 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,195 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,751 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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L12 BPG is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L12 BPG, 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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L12 BPG is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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