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HV56 WKO

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,097 mi
Last recorded180,097 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 WKO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 180,097 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 173,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 173,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 169,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 160,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 153,450 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,288 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 133,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,202 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 126,202 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,469 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,265 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 69,264 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,915 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 59,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,316 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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HV56 WKO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HV56 WKO, 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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HV56 WKO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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