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T60 JLJ

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

243,602 mi
Last recorded243,602 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT60 JLJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 243,602 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 239,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 233,620 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 226,935 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 217,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 210,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 203,603 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 May 2018 197,563 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 197,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 190,886 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 178,081 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 160,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 160,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 138,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 117,222 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 96,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 96,944 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 77,335 miles

Front brake discs appear to be worn close to excess

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,546 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 33,546 miles

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

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

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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T60 JLJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black 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 T60 JLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T60 JLJ registered?

T60 JLJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is T60 JLJ safe to buy?

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