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KS06 FKR

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,619 mi
Last recorded161,619 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 FKR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 161,619 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 161,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 159,798 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 159,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 158,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 157,511 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 154,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 152,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 144,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,203 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front to rear all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,010 miles

Emissions not detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner wall cracking.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,854 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,854 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,364 miles

Emission too low for a reading on emissions analyser, print out not available.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,363 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Emission too low for a reading on emissions analyser, print out not available.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 81,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 69,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 69,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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KS06 FKR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KS06 FKR, 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

How do I check the history of KS06 FKR?

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What year was KS06 FKR registered?

KS06 FKR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is KS06 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 FKR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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