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BL06 MEU

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,308 mi
Last recorded78,308 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 78,308 miles

Coolant leak at front of engine compartment

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leaking from under engine onto tray guards

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 69,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 66,247 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 53,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 46,836 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,508 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,129 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 36,126 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 29,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 26,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,444 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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BL06 MEU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MEU, 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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BL06 MEU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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