MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
undertrays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
plastic sills under tray
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone arms ( inner front bushes are deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle has a full body under tray fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone arms ( inner front bushes are deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle has a full body under tray fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlight has a slightly different colour beam patten to offside headlight
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)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
nearside headlight has a slightly different colour beam patten to offside headlight
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hid headlamp cleaning device not working if fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK06 ULN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VK06 ULN, 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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What year was VK06 ULN registered?
VK06 ULN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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