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VK56 RZV

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

316,560 mi
Last recorded316,560 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RZV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 316,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 316,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 315,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 284,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2023 175,268 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 175,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 155,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 147,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 143,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 135,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 127,428 miles

Both sills damaged/bent

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,850 miles

Both sills damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to outer side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,807 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,861 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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VK56 RZV 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 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 VK56 RZV, 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 VK56 RZV registered?

VK56 RZV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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