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PK56 FFM

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,518 mi
Last recorded164,518 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 FFM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 164,518 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 162,543 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 158,466 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

chip on windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2024 158,459 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Slight play in o,s,f steering arm

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 151,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear cross member mounting points corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 146,812 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension crossmember mounts corroding [surface]

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2022 146,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension crossmember mounts corroding [surface]

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,842 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 142,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 132,395 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 132,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs very worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn very badly on inner edge just legal (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc is very worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn very badly on inner edge just legal (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 107,531 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,566 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,454 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges and slightly distorted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (boarderline)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 81,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges and slightly distorted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (boarderline)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 74,088 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 61,032 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 40,581 miles

both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

engine oil level low

Pass 8 May 2009 23,729 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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PK56 FFM 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 69.2%.

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 PK56 FFM, 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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PK56 FFM is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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