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BM06 EGO

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,735 mi
Last recorded164,735 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM06 EGO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 164,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 154,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 144,107 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 137,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 137,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. Next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 133,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 127,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,390 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,709 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,006 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 58,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,008 miles

Both NS front and rear tyres has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach to cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 41,932 miles

advisories from previous test no 546971223153

Fail 1 May 2013 41,849 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2012 38,496 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls heavily damaged but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 13 May 2011 35,246 miles

both rear tyres wearing on egdes

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/f tyre worn inner egde

Fail 10 May 2011 35,141 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on egdes

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/f tyre worn inner egde

Pass 17 May 2010 30,076 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage and wheel rim damage

o/s/r tyre starting to wearing inner egde

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,740 miles

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls damaged

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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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BM06 EGO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BM06 EGO, 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 BM06 EGO registered?

BM06 EGO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is BM06 EGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM06 EGO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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