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RK06 ZKB

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,991 mi
Last recorded251,991 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 ZKB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 251,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 244,681 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 244,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 233,815 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 233,815 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 219,699 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 204,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 188,345 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 188,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 168,751 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 168,751 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 143,168 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 108,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,255 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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RK06 ZKB is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK06 ZKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK06 ZKB registered?

RK06 ZKB is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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