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L333 EAB

2006 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

184,204 mi
Last recorded184,204 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 EAB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 184,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 179,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 174,575 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 170,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 166,322 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 160,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 156,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 151,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,328 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 125,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 121,795 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,561 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,533 miles

20kg variation on front service brake

30 kg imbalance on rear service brake

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in areas with no access to carry out cleaning and inspection.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,890 miles

offside wheel rim and tyre slightly damaged on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,926 miles

rear bench seat not fitted correctly

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,381 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,846 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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L333 EAB is a 2006 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L333 EAB, 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 L333 EAB registered?

L333 EAB is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is L333 EAB safe to buy?

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