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VO06 XMK

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,386 mi
Last recorded138,386 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XMK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 138,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 131,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,500 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,388 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 108,388 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 99,494 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 99,494 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,329 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,094 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,414 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,663 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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VO06 XMK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO06 XMK, 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 VO06 XMK registered?

VO06 XMK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is VO06 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 XMK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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