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NV06 EVW

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,937 mi
Last recorded151,937 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 EVW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 151,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 148,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 142,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle level sensor link is seized.

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

Rear Vehicle level sensor link is seized.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 142,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm and through to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle level sensor link is seized.

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

Rear Vehicle level sensor link is seized.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 137,635 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 131,650 miles

Advise rear brake pipes above rear axle corroded.

Slight exhaust gas around turbo / exhaust manifold area.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,791 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 125,791 miles

Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 120,932 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 116,136 miles

brake pipe above fuel tank corroded slight.

Pass 8 May 2017 111,015 miles

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)

front exhaust flexible weak

Pass 6 May 2016 104,475 miles

N/S/R Seatbelt not checked-child seat fitted.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,157 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 64,365 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 56,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,957 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,957 miles

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

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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NV06 EVW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NV06 EVW, 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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NV06 EVW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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