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BL06 LMV

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,410 mi
Last recorded143,410 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 143,410 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 138,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 135,526 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 131,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,071 miles

Engine Covers

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under Trays

Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,292 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,292 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,152 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,449 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,119 miles

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

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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BL06 LMV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL06 LMV, 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 BL06 LMV registered?

BL06 LMV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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