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P321 BBY

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,943 mi
Last recorded163,943 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 BBY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 163,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 163,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 163,344 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 26 Jun 2022 162,801 miles

Under Trays / Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 161,519 miles

under - trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2020 161,070 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 151,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 137,054 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,605 miles

Winter tyres fitted allround

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,613 miles

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

Offside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 25 Sep 2012 81,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,836 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 60,836 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P321 BBY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P321 BBY, 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 P321 BBY registered?

P321 BBY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is P321 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 BBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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