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MF56 KUU

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,017 mi
Last recorded158,017 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 KUU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 158,017 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 147,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 147,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear outer cv joints weeping grease x2

rear diff leaking

slight corrosion by both rear jacking points x2

Pass 18 Sep 2023 138,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak on auto box

rear diff has slight leak

rear lower suspension arm inner bushes split

Fail 15 Sep 2023 138,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak on auto box

rear diff has slight leak

rear lower suspension arm inner bushes split

Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,451 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads low

rear diff leaking

rear tyres worn low

Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 117,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 111,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,806 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,335 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 99,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,303 miles

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

Exhaust flexi and rubber deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 84,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust flexi and rubber deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,979 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,793 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,262 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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MF56 KUU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MF56 KUU, 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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MF56 KUU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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