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VK06 YKH

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,163 mi
Last recorded156,163 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YKH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 156,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' afew small stone chips. (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 156,163 miles

Offside 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' afew small stone chips. (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 142,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 130,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 123,696 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Test number 207256014443 with VRM VK06YKH at 11:45 was emissions tested, emissions were so low that they did not register on the tester so no emissions sheet is supplied.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,176 miles

tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2011 65,176 miles

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

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2010 50,397 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 50,397 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,178 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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VK06 YKH is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKH, 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 VK06 YKH registered?

VK06 YKH is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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