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N888 THY

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,479 mi
Last recorded155,479 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 THY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 155,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 154,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 151,673 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 149,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 149,788 miles

Small crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 148,451 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 148,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 147,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,961 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 145,960 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 143,371 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Fail 25 Jan 2018 143,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30R19 Uniroyal (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35R19 Michelin (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,849 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Fail 24 Jan 2017 131,849 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,994 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 113,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,615 miles

slight surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,011 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,011 miles

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

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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N888 THY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N888 THY, 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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N888 THY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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