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RO06 MDZ

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,345 mi
Last recorded170,345 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 MDZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 170,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 167,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 166,010 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 163,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 157,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,388 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 152,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 148,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 139,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Rear both tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,208 miles

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

front flexy pipe split

Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,658 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,972 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 36,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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RO06 MDZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RO06 MDZ, 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 RO06 MDZ registered?

RO06 MDZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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