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MM06 KFJ

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,453 mi
Last recorded180,453 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 KFJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 180,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 174,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 174,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 165,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 145,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel been repaired

Fail 22 Oct 2021 133,835 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel been repaired

Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,312 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 121,301 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,003 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 113,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 107,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel slight damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 93,116 miles

Rear brake pipes over subframe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

moderate wear to all brake pads

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,390 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 64,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,017 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,255 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,248 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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MM06 KFJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM06 KFJ, 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 MM06 KFJ registered?

MM06 KFJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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