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BK06 CDV

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 CDV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 130,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,232 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear tyre inner tread shoulders have surface cracks

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 21 Jul 2017 99,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blowing (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear tyre inner tread shoulders have surface cracks

Offside Rear x1 side light bulb not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,437 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,076 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,932 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BK06 CDV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BK06 CDV, 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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What year was BK06 CDV registered?

BK06 CDV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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