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RF06 DNU

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,008 mi
Last recorded135,008 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 DNU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 114,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 111,927 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 111,927 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 71,485 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 19 Jun 2017 63,319 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 63,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,073 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,073 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' PHONE / SAT NAV HOLDER (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,551 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,398 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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RF06 DNU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RF06 DNU, 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 RF06 DNU registered?

RF06 DNU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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