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LK06 SDU

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,146 mi
Last recorded105,146 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 SDU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,405 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,302 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emmisions to low to read

Fail 11 Sep 2020 72,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emmisions to low to read

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,817 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 66,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r18 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,617 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 58,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,145 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low 245-40-18 RF

x2 front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 245-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,170 miles

offside front tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,170 miles

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

offside front tyre out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,106 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,209 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,780 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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LK06 SDU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LK06 SDU, 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 LK06 SDU registered?

LK06 SDU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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