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AF06 BWD

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,200 mi
Last recorded156,200 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 BWD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 156,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 138,656 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 124,827 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on inner edges and rears 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to top of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,136 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 118,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,091 miles

T.P.S. warning light on

bulb warning light on all lights working

sill covers/undertray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2019 102,091 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

T.P.S. warning light on

bulb warning light on all lights working

sill covers/undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,998 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,882 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,868 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 96,802 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,448 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,807 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE SHOULDER (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE SHOULDER (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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AF06 BWD is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF06 BWD, 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 AF06 BWD registered?

AF06 BWD is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is AF06 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 BWD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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