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FG56 KSJ

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,142 mi
Last recorded184,142 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 184,142 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 184,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 178,210 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 161,800 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 161,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 158,294 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 4 not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2-3mm) and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 158,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 4 not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2-3mm) and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 155,764 miles

Lower undertrays obscuring components

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire adrift of pad

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 155,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp fractured and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower undertrays obscuring components

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire adrift of pad

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2019 135,829 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 120,611 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 120,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 120,296 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 120,296 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 116,583 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 111,876 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,031 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 106,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,702 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 95,702 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,382 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,538 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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FG56 KSJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FG56 KSJ, 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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FG56 KSJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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