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G9 FKS

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,621 mi
Last recorded164,621 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 FKS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 164,621 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 152,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,431 miles

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

Parking brake only just met it would appear to need adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Sep 2020 129,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 118,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 118,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 111,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,299 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 89,497 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,497 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)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,346 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to the limit

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,346 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to the limit

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 51,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,878 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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G9 FKS 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 80%.

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 G9 FKS, 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 G9 FKS registered?

G9 FKS is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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