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B1 MUU

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,780 mi
Last recorded89,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MUU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 89,780 miles

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

engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components

Fail 24 Nov 2025 89,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 28 Nov 2024 73,954 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 73,801 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 61,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 49,662 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 49,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,435 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 40,435 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear. (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,227 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,023 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 32,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 30,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,951 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,951 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 25,617 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 25,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 19,922 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 16,028 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 16,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side rear tyre wearing badly on in side edge and middle of tyre

off side rear tyre wearing on edge and low on middle of 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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B1 MUU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B1 MUU, 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 B1 MUU registered?

B1 MUU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is B1 MUU safe to buy?

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