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KM56 EUW

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,193 mi
Last recorded130,193 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 EUW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 130,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 119,118 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 112,788 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 106,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 99,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,988 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,749 miles

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

Nearside park brake effort low

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,951 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 69,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,732 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,781 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,832 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,287 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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KM56 EUW is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KM56 EUW, 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 KM56 EUW registered?

KM56 EUW is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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