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M5 UMC

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,106 mi
Last recorded170,106 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 UMC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 170,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 161,603 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 156,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 141,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 133,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 126,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 110,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,978 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,931 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,659 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,184 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 52,184 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Off Side Rear Stop/Tail lamp not working

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,800 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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M5 UMC is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M5 UMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 UMC registered?

M5 UMC is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is M5 UMC safe to buy?

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