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D7 KBM

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,930 mi
Last recorded121,930 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 KBM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 121,930 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Welded repair to flexible section of DPF. Benefit of doubt given to vehicle presenter as to reason

Pass 15 Jul 2024 119,684 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Welded repair to front flexible section of DPF (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyres slightly stretched on wheel rims

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 118,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 115,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 115,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 109,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 107,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,780 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 84,321 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,762 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 60,759 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,501 miles

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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D7 KBM is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D7 KBM, 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 D7 KBM registered?

D7 KBM is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is D7 KBM safe to buy?

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