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SU06 BPO

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,831 mi
Last recorded97,831 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 BPO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,449 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer casing frayed

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,550 miles

Front front flexi outer casing perished

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 91,550 miles

Front front flexi outer casing perished

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,585 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 65,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,027 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,866 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,508 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,935 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,935 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,357 miles

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

nearside front track rod end worn & near fail limit ( strongly advise change out )

nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly bulged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,942 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 29,942 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,969 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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SU06 BPO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SU06 BPO, 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 SU06 BPO registered?

SU06 BPO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 May 2006.

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