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WF06 KMK

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

227,607 mi
Last recorded227,607 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 KMK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 227,607 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 220,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 206,506 miles

eml on

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

undertray loose

Pass 22 Feb 2022 193,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & det (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

undrneath mcovers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2022 193,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & det (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

undrneath mcovers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2021 179,757 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 171,391 miles

Front anti-roll-bar bushes

Nearside & Offside Front link-bar dust covers

Nearside & Offside Rear tyres Inner Edges worn

Sill covers & Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 166,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 146,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 136,271 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2016 136,271 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 118,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorating

offside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 6 Apr 2013 105,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 90,254 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,567 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 83,567 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,072 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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WF06 KMK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF06 KMK, 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 WF06 KMK registered?

WF06 KMK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WF06 KMK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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