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OY06 LJV

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,834 mi
Last recorded199,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 199,834 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2024 186,985 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 176,003 miles

rear seat not fitted at time off test not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2022 163,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 153,168 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 143,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,026 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 128,659 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 128,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,761 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead, (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,773 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,773 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam high voltage bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,558 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,889 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,958 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,589 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,071 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OY06 LJV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY06 LJV, 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 OY06 LJV registered?

OY06 LJV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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