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L15 ELW

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,042 mi
Last recorded115,042 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 ELW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,042 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,208 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 112,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 106,007 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 105,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,747 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,502 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jun 2013 52,433 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outside edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,173 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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L15 ELW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey 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 L15 ELW, 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 L15 ELW registered?

L15 ELW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is L15 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 ELW 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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