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M9 SLB

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,623 mi
Last recorded117,623 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 SLB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 117,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,951 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both side front and rear brake disc in poor condition(outer surface)

Both side rear tyre close to legal limit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2024 110,939 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose inside bumper

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 110,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 245-40-18 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front foglamp missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 102,662 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp missing

Fail 26 Apr 2023 102,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 18 May 2022 96,143 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 91,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 90,767 miles

1 wheel fixing missing nearside front wheel

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 90,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 wheel fixing missing nearside front wheel

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,585 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 79,585 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,567 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesal smoke to clean to be tested

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,177 miles

nearside front tyre has split in sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,674 miles

diesal smoke too clean to be measured

Fail 15 Mar 2012 53,670 miles

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

diesal smoke too clean to be measured

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,886 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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M9 SLB is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M9 SLB, 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 M9 SLB registered?

M9 SLB is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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