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KJ06 HBA

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,711 mi
Last recorded180,711 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 HBA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 180,711 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 170,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 170,153 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 170,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 169,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 169,556 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 169,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 165,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 160,818 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 155,770 miles

Offside Front tyre bald at inner edge.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 150,114 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 143,736 miles

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

exhaurst rubber mountan splitting

exhaurstflexy pipi joint splitting but not blowing

Fail 2 Mar 2015 143,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaurst rubber mountan splitting

exhaurstflexy pipi joint splitting but not blowing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 134,897 miles

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

large crack at top of screen

Pass 14 Mar 2014 134,897 miles

large crack at top of screen

Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,835 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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KJ06 HBA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ06 HBA, 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 KJ06 HBA registered?

KJ06 HBA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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