2006 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · LF06 VVA
2006 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 206,040 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,040 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LF06 VVA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 206,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF06 VVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 535 (LF06 VVA) between April 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LF06 VVA Mileage History
- 02/04/200941,291 mi
- 08/04/201056,790 mi+15,499 mi
- 15/04/201057,076 mi+286 mi
- 16/04/201168,916 mi+11,840 mi
- 19/04/201168,916 mi
- 11/04/201279,934 mi+11,018 mi
- 26/03/201388,163 mi+8,229 mi
- 08/04/201495,263 mi+7,100 mi
- 08/04/201495,263 mi
- 20/03/2015102,711 mi+7,448 mi
- 20/03/2015102,711 mi
- 15/04/2016111,348 mi+8,637 mi
- 15/04/2016111,348 mi
- 30/03/2017120,670 mi+9,322 mi
- 13/04/2017121,010 mi+340 mi
- 11/04/2018131,695 mi+10,685 mi
- 16/04/2019145,537 mi+13,842 mi
- 14/10/2020160,925 mi+15,388 mi
- 12/10/2021169,756 mi+8,831 mi
- 23/10/2021169,782 mi+26 mi
- 20/10/2022179,255 mi+9,473 mi
- 24/10/2023189,203 mi+9,948 mi
- 27/10/2023189,203 mi
- 17/10/2024197,306 mi+8,103 mi
- 21/10/2024197,374 mi+68 mi
- 17/10/2025206,040 mi+8,666 mi
- 21/10/2025206,040 mi
Average of roughly 9,953 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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