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W12 DKY

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,130 mi
Last recorded109,130 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DKY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,897 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,026 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 84,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,015 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,013 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,695 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,172 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,235 miles

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

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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W12 DKY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W12 DKY, 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 W12 DKY registered?

W12 DKY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is W12 DKY safe to buy?

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