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K400 MOE

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,237 mi
Last recorded164,237 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 MOE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 164,237 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 164,237 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 163,413 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 158,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 151,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 145,599 miles

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

light blue smoke when reved

Pass 31 Oct 2015 133,205 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2015 133,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,984 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,601 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 105,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,399 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 95,399 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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)

Nearside Rear 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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K400 MOE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K400 MOE, 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 K400 MOE registered?

K400 MOE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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