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B11 DSY

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,317 mi
Last recorded185,317 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 DSY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 185,317 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 May 2025 184,657 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 May 2024 180,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 May 2023 176,193 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 172,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2021 168,328 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 164,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 158,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 151,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 141,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 135,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 129,579 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre badly scrubbed

slight gearbox oil leak

washer jet pressure low

Fail 17 Apr 2012 114,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 91,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,132 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn low on edges

right rear tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn low on edges

right rear tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,566 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,549 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,454 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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B11 DSY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B11 DSY, 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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B11 DSY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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