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HK06 PYO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,297 mi
Last recorded159,297 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 PYO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 159,297 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 154,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel has slight play

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 154,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost ball joint facing upwards. also dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel has slight play

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 151,864 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 140,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 133,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 124,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 120,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,763 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,852 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 81,352 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 81,352 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn out inner edges.

Pass 27 May 2014 67,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

osr outer side light not working.

Pass 14 May 2012 56,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 41,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,752 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 35,752 miles

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

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)

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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HK06 PYO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HK06 PYO, 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 HK06 PYO registered?

HK06 PYO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is HK06 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 PYO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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