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K9 BME

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,702 mi
Last recorded146,702 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 BME
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 146,702 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 146,700 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 144,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 139,860 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 136,022 miles

Front discs worn

Front tyres worn inside edges

Rear bottom arm bushes perishing slightly

Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 27 May 2016 124,348 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2015 110,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,816 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 92,814 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,012 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 82,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,637 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,187 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,645 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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K9 BME is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K9 BME, 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 K9 BME registered?

K9 BME is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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