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RK56 PUF

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,813 mi
Last recorded193,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 PUF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 193,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 185,596 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 172,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 160,668 miles

Collision damage offside front.

Nearside rear tyre 2.3mm tread depth. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Welded repair to offside rear wheel.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 160,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Collision damage offside front.

Nearside rear tyre 2.3mm tread depth. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Welded repair to offside rear wheel.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 139,380 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but is not exposing the cords

Fail 25 Jul 2011 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nsf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but is not exposing the cords

Pass 13 Jul 2010 124,062 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside front wheel distorted inner rim.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,351 miles

Offside Front 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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RK56 PUF is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK56 PUF, 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 RK56 PUF registered?

RK56 PUF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RK56 PUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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