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BT06 KND

2006 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,149 mi
Last recorded94,149 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 KND
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 94,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 94,035 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 87,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,654 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 83,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,119 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,303 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,397 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,467 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,194 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,178 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

under tray covers fitted an dside skirts/sill covers.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,178 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

under tray covers fitted an dside skirts/sill covers.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,012 miles

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

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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BT06 KND is a 2006 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT06 KND, 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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BT06 KND is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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