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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LT06 MKJMOT history

LT06 MKJ is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LT06 MKJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,758 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT06 MKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT06 MKJ was last recorded at 152,758 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 6,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,735 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,023 miles
Average per year
7,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,758 miles
  • 2025 – 146,735 miles
  • 2024 – 140,832 miles
  • 2023 – 137,783 miles
  • 2022 – 129,852 miles
  • 2021 – 113,513 miles
  • 2020 – 105,513 miles
  • 2019 – 95,168 miles
  • 2018 – 87,710 miles
  • 2017 – 79,320 miles
  • 2016 – 72,385 miles
  • 2015 – 65,947 miles
  • 2014 – 59,918 miles
  • 2013 – 52,821 miles
  • 2012 – 46,519 miles
  • 2011 – 42,525 miles
  • 2010 – 38,321 miles
  • 2009 – 31,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,758 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover & undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,758 miles (+6,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,758 miles
    Test number
    647930851274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass146,735 miles (+5,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,735 miles
    Test number
    667093343078
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,832 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,832 miles
    Test number
    469261671475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail140,763 miles (+2,980)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,763 miles
    Test number
    819030466605
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,783 miles (+7,931)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,783 miles
    Test number
    389805214709
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass129,852 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,852 miles
    Test number
    864505263230
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet shock lift severely weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail129,819 miles (+16,306)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,819 miles
    Test number
    651776122281
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet shock lift severely weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass113,513 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,513 miles
    Test number
    595792786286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,513 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,513 miles
    Test number
    575257075476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,511 miles (+10,343)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,511 miles
    Test number
    519634257125
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass95,168 miles (+7,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    698544419426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass87,710 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    132108934362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,320 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    539558999897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,315 miles (+6,930)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    789008051547
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass72,385 miles (+6,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,385 miles
    Test number
    506356056943
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake just met requirements
  16. Pass65,947 miles (+6,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    747751255081
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass59,918 miles (+7,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,918 miles
    Test number
    186936654459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,821 miles (+6,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    165456353066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass46,519 miles (+3,994)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    125509152462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing
  20. Pass42,525 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    276061511407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,519 miles (+4,198)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    497430411140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass38,321 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    764096010162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    263371769004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT06 MKJ

Does LT06 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT06 MKJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT06 MKJ?
The MOT on LT06 MKJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT06 MKJ done?
LT06 MKJ was recorded at 152,758 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 7,149 miles a year.
Has LT06 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT06 MKJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LT06 MKJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT06 MKJ find?
LT06 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.

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