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AG06 ZFZ

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

223,591 mi
Last recorded223,591 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 223,591 miles

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

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 10 Feb 2025 220,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 216,120 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 216,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 207,987 miles

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Fail 6 Feb 2023 207,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 3 Feb 2022 198,589 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 189,888 miles

Front UNDER TRAY FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT BREAK PIPES

Pass 21 Feb 2020 179,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 170,845 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 163,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 163,122 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 153,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 153,327 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 145,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre has been fouling a part of the vehicle but not at time of test.

o/s/r tyre valve perished.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 121,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,402 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,739 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 79,266 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,568 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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AG06 ZFZ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey 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 AG06 ZFZ, 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 AG06 ZFZ registered?

AG06 ZFZ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is AG06 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG06 ZFZ 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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