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M25 CEA

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

168,592 mi
Last recorded168,592 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 CEA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 168,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n.s.rear tail lamp slight damage

Fail 3 Apr 2025 168,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n.s.rear tail lamp slight damage

Pass 27 Mar 2024 161,791 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 153,063 miles

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 29 Mar 2022 143,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 135,151 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 132,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 128,245 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 123,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 117,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,710 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of structure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,373 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 93,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,555 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,332 miles

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

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

stone chips front windscreen.

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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M25 CEA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black 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 M25 CEA, 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 M25 CEA registered?

M25 CEA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is M25 CEA safe to buy?

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