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VN06 WJU

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,643 mi
Last recorded167,643 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 WJU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 167,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 158,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 152,106 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 139,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,804 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,120 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,769 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 110,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,476 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2017 109,476 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2015 104,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted on o/s rear seat restricting access to carry out test on seatbelt

o/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2015 104,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted on o/s rear seat restricting access to carry out test on seatbelt

o/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

Fail 19 Sep 2014 101,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 99,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,712 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,671 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 90,671 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,994 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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VN06 WJU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN06 WJU, 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 VN06 WJU registered?

VN06 WJU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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