2006 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · J10 VAA
2006 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 182,194 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J10 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 182,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J10 VAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 535 (J10 VAA) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 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: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower n/s & o/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
J10 VAA Mileage History
- 01/08/2023169,717 mi
- 08/08/2023169,808 mi+91 mi
- 30/07/2024181,046 mi+11,238 mi
- 07/08/2024181,085 mi+39 mi
- 14/08/2025182,194 mi+1,109 mi
Average of roughly 6,125 miles per year across 5 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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