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RK55 AEC

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

203,390 mi
Last recorded203,390 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 AEC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 203,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 189,881 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 189,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 176,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 159,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 145,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 134,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,001 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 114,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,795 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 73,790 miles

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

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

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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RK55 AEC is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK55 AEC, 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 RK55 AEC registered?

RK55 AEC is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is RK55 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK55 AEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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