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RK56 VAV

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,981 mi
Last recorded201,981 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VAV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 201,981 miles

underbody and components corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2024 194,603 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2023 194,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted brake hose incorrectly routed and not in fixings (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush movement in strut (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached suspension arm ball joint fixing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 186,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 186,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 176,328 miles

slight movement in both rear wheels

Pass 30 Dec 2019 161,819 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 148,631 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 138,613 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,392 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 125,392 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,412 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 102,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear outer drive shalft boot worn slight leak off grease

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in the steering rack.o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,879 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,093 miles

both rear tyres are worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,149 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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RK56 VAV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK56 VAV, 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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RK56 VAV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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