2006 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · MA06 DLU
2006 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 209,241 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA06 DLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2024
- 209,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA06 DLU 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 (MA06 DLU) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2024 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 (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
MA06 DLU Mileage History
- 18/05/2022209,201 mi
- 11/05/2023209,068 mi-133 mi
- 15/05/2023209,068 mi
- 15/07/2024209,241 mi+173 mi
- 15/07/2024209,241 mi
Average of roughly 19 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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