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CA06 XKS

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,507 mi
Last recorded162,507 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 XKS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 162,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 157,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 150,446 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 150,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 149,025 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 145,737 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 145,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 143,177 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2019 136,731 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,140 miles

tyre side wall damaged/ outer/ both sides

Fail 2 Jun 2018 129,140 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

tyre side wall damaged/ outer/ both sides

Pass 2 Jun 2017 120,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,443 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 107,890 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 107,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,325 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 81,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 60,826 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,036 miles

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

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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CA06 XKS is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA06 XKS, 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 CA06 XKS registered?

CA06 XKS is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is CA06 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA06 XKS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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