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2006 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · LF06 VWB

LF06 VWB

2006 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2006. Recorded mileage 202,341 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 535
Year / Origin
2006 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 13 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
202,341 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 13 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
2993cc
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LF06 VWB Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
  • 202,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LF06 VWB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 535 (LF06 VWB) between August 2024 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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LF06 VWB Mileage History

  1. 30/08/2024188,137 mi
  2. 15/10/2024188,164 mi+27 mi
  3. 13/10/2025202,341 mi+14,177 mi

Average of roughly 12,688 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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