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WF56 LKY

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

172,915 mi
Last recorded172,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 LKY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 172,915 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 172,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 163,568 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 155,280 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 155,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 151,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 145,226 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 139,902 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 139,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 136,672 miles

Offside Front wiper arm has significant play and rust from pivots evident.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 131,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,515 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 123,510 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,747 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 118,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,265 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 104,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,813 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 81,813 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,891 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Damage on front number plate.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,308 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges of tread

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,836 miles

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

Rear brake discs look worn.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 30,462 miles

Creaking from offside front brake when pressure applied.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light squeaking from offside rear brake when rotated by hand.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,462 miles

Creaking from offside front brake when pressure applied.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light squeaking from offside rear brake when rotated by hand.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,020 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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WF56 LKY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WF56 LKY, 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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WF56 LKY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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