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LJ06 BZD

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

183,280 mi
Last recorded183,280 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 BZD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 183,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 180,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 172,654 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 167,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 138,882 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 122,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 109,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,606 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,865 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 85,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 46,601 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,197 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 BZD is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LJ06 BZD, 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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LJ06 BZD is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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