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KD06 SFY

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

231,056 mi
Last recorded231,056 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 SFY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 231,056 miles

Engine check light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 231,048 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine check light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 212,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 197,878 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 182,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 182,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 171,755 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 158,288 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 144,884 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 144,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

adv-suspension warning light on- but no visable problem.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 133,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 129,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 120,665 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 120,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 888,877 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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KD06 SFY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KD06 SFY, 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 KD06 SFY registered?

KD06 SFY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is KD06 SFY safe to buy?

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