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AD06 MAX

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

213,381 mi
Last recorded213,381 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 MAX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 213,381 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 213,284 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 204,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 29 Apr 2025 204,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 198,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 198,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bush come away allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 187,632 miles

Nearside Front brake hose looks to be routed slightly incorrectly between abs and pad sensors

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 176,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working and insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 143,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,784 miles

steering lumpy on start up

Fail 21 Feb 2014 77,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,616 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,092 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,583 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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AD06 MAX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD06 MAX, 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 AD06 MAX registered?

AD06 MAX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is AD06 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 MAX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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