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B8 TOL

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,250 mi
Last recorded156,250 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 TOL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 156,250 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 156,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 151,559 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 151,552 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 146,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 141,709 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 141,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 135,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,471 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,573 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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B8 TOL is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B8 TOL, 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 B8 TOL registered?

B8 TOL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is B8 TOL safe to buy?

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