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TIG 606

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,759 mi
Last recorded146,759 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 606
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 146,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 135,724 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 135,724 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,926 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,295 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 120,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Stone chip on front windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2020 119,901 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Stone chip on front windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2019 116,727 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 116,727 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust clamp broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,663 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes near brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 91,422 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes near brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 90,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,814 miles

Both front tyres are worn to 2.5-3mm [245/40/19]

Ns front alloy wheel is out of shape

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2016 79,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres are worn to 2.5-3mm [245/40/19]

Ns front alloy wheel is out of shape

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,776 miles

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

offside rear tyre has runflat damage to inner sidewall

Pass 7 May 2014 60,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,067 miles

both front tyres worn badly on edges 245/35/19

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

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges 275/30/19

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 May 2012 55,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,406 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,878 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,009 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing on both edges

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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TIG 606 is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TIG 606, 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 TIG 606 registered?

TIG 606 is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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