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LY06 KDK

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,097 mi
Last recorded215,097 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 KDK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 215,097 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 215,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2024 210,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 205,759 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 205,725 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 196,051 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 196,051 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected drum stick (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 189,773 miles

headlights misty

Pass 10 Jun 2020 179,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 179,623 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 162,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,302 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,858 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 128,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 111,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,865 miles

near side front tyre has a cut on the inner wall

Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

near side front tyre has a cut on the inner wall

Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,298 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,259 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LY06 KDK 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 69.6%.

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 LY06 KDK, 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 LY06 KDK registered?

LY06 KDK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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