CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU06 NUW

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,109 mi
Last recorded122,109 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 NUW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 122,109 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 121,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight damage tyre sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 103,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight damage tyre sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,203 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,203 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,952 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 90,952 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 71,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,989 miles

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

split on n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 May 2011 54,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,834 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,676 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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU06 NUW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU06 NUW, 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

How do I check the history of NU06 NUW?

You can check the full history of NU06 NUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU06 NUW registered?

NU06 NUW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is NU06 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU06 NUW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU06 NUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU06 NUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.