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AX06 EJV

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,247 mi
Last recorded132,247 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 EJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 132,247 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 132,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2022 130,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,201 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,359 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 122,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,655 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has a nail in

nearside rear wheel been repaired by weld

offside rear wheel repaired by weld in 3 places

Fail 24 Jan 2017 115,647 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked in two places on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has a nail in

offside rear wheel repaired by weld in 3 places

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,337 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tail lamp damaged.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2013 74,917 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,923 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,777 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,964 miles

cut in n/s front tyre

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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AX06 EJV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver 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 AX06 EJV, 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 AX06 EJV registered?

AX06 EJV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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