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OE06 RUY

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,509 mi
Last recorded78,509 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 RUY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 77,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,134 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 76,124 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 73,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 69,538 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,361 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,322 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 47,460 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 40,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,155 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,865 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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OE06 RUY 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 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 OE06 RUY, 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 OE06 RUY registered?

OE06 RUY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is OE06 RUY safe to buy?

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