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RV06 OKZ

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

192,449 mi
Last recorded192,449 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 OKZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 192,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 188,414 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 188,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 183,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 177,666 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 171,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 171,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 165,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 158,982 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 158,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 150,838 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 150,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 142,998 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight play in steering tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 142,828 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside of fuel tank to both rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight play in steering tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 136,359 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 136,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,180 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 132,180 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,065 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 126,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 120,925 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 120,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,152 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 110,151 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,359 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 104,304 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,581 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,595 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,594 miles

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

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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RV06 OKZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 RV06 OKZ, 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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RV06 OKZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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