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BF56 KUG

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,625 mi
Last recorded154,625 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 KUG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 154,625 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 153,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 143,865 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 134,461 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 131,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 121,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine tray & complete under covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of components

exhaust heat shield fitted, not allowing full inspection of prop-shaft components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,837 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 94,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,951 miles

Front and rear number plates not displaying manufacturers details and displaying an alternative logo

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,368 miles

Edges of front tyres wearing,not over testable area.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,287 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,309 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF56 KUG is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF56 KUG, 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.

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BF56 KUG is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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