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17 SSP

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 SSP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 121,605 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,739 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 108,736 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,017 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 77,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,413 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,083 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,985 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,985 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,741 miles

Front registration plate character groups incorrectly spaced.

Offside front tyre sidwalls cracked.

Rear registration plate character groups incorrectly spaced.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate character groups incorrectly spaced.

Offside front tyre sidwalls cracked.

Rear registration plate character groups incorrectly spaced.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,288 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

near/side rear tyre worn inner shoulder

off/side rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,195 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,195 miles

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

Nearside rear outer side lamp not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,388 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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17 SSP 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 79.2%.

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 17 SSP, 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 17 SSP registered?

17 SSP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is 17 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 SSP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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