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EJ56 RKN

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,604 mi
Last recorded120,604 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 114,896 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 111,422 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,262 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

stretched tyres fitted to vehicle but unable to determine if tyres are incorrectly seated on rims

Fail 7 Feb 2018 94,816 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside substitute brake lamp on

stretched tyres fitted to vehicle but unable to determine if tyres are incorrectly seated on rims

Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,509 miles

both front tyres inside edges wearing

Fail 10 Feb 2017 85,367 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

engine covers and under trays obscuring some compopnents

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,432 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,670 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,823 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,953 miles

advise front tyres wearing low

advise nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,536 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,359 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,960 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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EJ56 RKN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ56 RKN, 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 EJ56 RKN registered?

EJ56 RKN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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