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B6 BKS

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,662 mi
Last recorded123,662 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BKS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 117,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 114,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 110,843 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,542 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre cut but not reaching ply or cords

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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B6 BKS is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 104,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 BKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B6 BKS registered?

B6 BKS is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is B6 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 BKS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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