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HK55 PMX

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,927 mi
Last recorded171,927 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 PMX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 171,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 169,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 162,014 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight damage to head lamp

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to front bumper

offside rear & nearside rear suspension air bag deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2019 162,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight damage to head lamp

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to front bumper

offside rear & nearside rear suspension air bag deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 157,626 miles

Handbrake mech worn but holding

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 157,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake mech worn but holding

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 148,175 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 136,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 128,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 128,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 119,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 119,761 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,997 miles

Emissions levels too low to register on the gas analyser

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

all tyres appear under inflated

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,297 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,823 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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HK55 PMX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HK55 PMX, 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 HK55 PMX registered?

HK55 PMX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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