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WG06 ECV

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,404 mi
Last recorded146,404 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 ECV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 146,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 141,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 139,349 miles

Eml on dash

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 134,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 130,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 118,536 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,090 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R tyre 2.0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 114,089 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release O/S/R seatbelt stalk (5.2.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R tyre 2.0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 91,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 86,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 72,606 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 72,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,428 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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WG06 ECV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WG06 ECV, 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 WG06 ECV registered?

WG06 ECV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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