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PK06 WCE

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,209 mi
Last recorded152,209 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 WCE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 152,209 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 152,209 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 137,150 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 137,150 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 132,626 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 131,582 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 126,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,133 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 122,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,090 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper smears the screen sligthly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded central pipe at front of rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted at time of test

vehicle was fitted with engine and under covers at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,454 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Signs of oil leak.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 112,385 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Signs of oil leak.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 106,851 miles

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

front tyres inner edges featherd out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,530 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,592 miles

F/N/S Tyre has a cut in the outer wall rim protection

Fail 20 Oct 2009 49,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

F/N/S Tyre has a cut in the outer wall rim protection

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,843 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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PK06 WCE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PK06 WCE, 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 PK06 WCE registered?

PK06 WCE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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