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RJ06 RFE

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

222,181 mi
Last recorded222,181 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 RFE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 222,181 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 206,051 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 194,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no spare tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2021 193,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 191,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 191,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 184,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Parking brake down slightly on efficiency

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 180,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 173,957 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 173,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 157,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 142,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 142,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,337 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside rear brake disc's worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 125,329 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside and offside rear brake disc's worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,172 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 93,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,330 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 69,330 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 51,032 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 51,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,962 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

offside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,526 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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RJ06 RFE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RJ06 RFE, 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 RJ06 RFE registered?

RJ06 RFE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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