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RE06 JFV

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

222,717 mi
Last recorded222,717 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 JFV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 222,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 217,396 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 217,394 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 210,665 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 202,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 194,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear to D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 194,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Track control arm/tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer perished/about to split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front jacking block missing.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum level.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 189,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear to D Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Front tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front jacking block missing.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r 2mm. o/s/r 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 181,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 181,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 164,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 150,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 151,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear(inner edges also wearing bald) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,871 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 133,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,693 miles

Rear tyres have wear to inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,673 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 108,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,558 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear lower arm front bushes starting to seperate

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre out of shape on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm

offside front tyre out of shape on inner edge

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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RE06 JFV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RE06 JFV, 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 RE06 JFV registered?

RE06 JFV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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