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HJ56 KKN

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,408 mi
Last recorded127,408 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 127,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2026 127,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 126,245 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 126,135 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 125,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front parking light not working

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2022 125,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front parking light not working

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,923 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaks

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,923 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaks

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2020 119,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

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

Pass 9 Sep 2018 111,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,160 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,146 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 98,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,290 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 92,290 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,164 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,881 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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HJ56 KKN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HJ56 KKN, 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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HJ56 KKN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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