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M4 UVS

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,027 mi
Last recorded209,027 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 UVS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 209,027 miles

Exhaust flexi split

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 1 Dec 2025 209,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi split

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Nov 2024 203,716 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2023 198,338 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2022 190,343 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 185,446 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 185,442 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 180,560 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 174,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 174,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 163,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 144,704 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full underbody covers fitted

rear brake pads have worn low

Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,973 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,969 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,843 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads wearing low.

minor damage tyre sidewalls.

minor damage wheel rims.

water ingress nearside front fog/spot lamp.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 72,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads wearing low.

minor damage tyre sidewalls.

minor damage wheel rims.

water ingress nearside front fog/spot lamp.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,691 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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M4 UVS is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M4 UVS, 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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M4 UVS is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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