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LJ06 ARH

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 ARH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,394 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 113,390 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,285 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,462 miles

damage to the front bumper

handbrake effort uneven (nearside lower )

Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,655 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 103,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,554 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,554 miles

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

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 9 Jun 2016 91,133 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 91,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,707 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,721 miles

n/s/f wheel damaged on inner rim

Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,155 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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LJ06 ARH is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ06 ARH, 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 LJ06 ARH registered?

LJ06 ARH is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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