2006 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · 47 HT
2006 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 82,404 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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47 HT Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2022
- 82,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
47 HT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 535 (47 HT) between April 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
47 HT Mileage History
- 25/04/200932,645 mi
- 19/05/201040,173 mi+7,528 mi
- 04/06/201146,049 mi+5,876 mi
- 11/02/201356,305 mi+10,256 mi
- 06/05/201463,822 mi+7,517 mi
- 05/06/201566,796 mi+2,974 mi
- 05/06/201566,796 mi
- 17/06/201669,635 mi+2,839 mi
- 16/08/201773,812 mi+4,177 mi
- 16/05/201976,351 mi+2,539 mi
- 17/05/201976,353 mi+2 mi
- 21/11/202077,745 mi+1,392 mi
- 16/11/202282,404 mi+4,659 mi
Average of roughly 3,669 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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