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RX06 XWK

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,235 mi
Last recorded140,235 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XWK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 140,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,670 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 132,670 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 130,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 127,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 123,570 miles

emissions test aborted as too clean to register on testing equiptment

undertrays fitted obscuring view to most of underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2017 119,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 116,135 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 r18 93y run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,615 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,021 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 97,021 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 86,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,148 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,366 miles

a.bumper on n/s insecure refitted

Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,209 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)

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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RX06 XWK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RX06 XWK, 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

How do I check the history of RX06 XWK?

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What year was RX06 XWK registered?

RX06 XWK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is RX06 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 XWK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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