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WJ56 UTK

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,880 mi
Last recorded208,880 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 UTK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 208,880 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 204,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 201,088 miles

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

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

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

under body has plastic coverings making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Oct 2020 198,240 miles

unable to detect emission reading rev limiter fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 194,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 185,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 176,643 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 176,580 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 167,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 167,913 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 159,360 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 151,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 2mm alway across.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 151,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 2mm alway across.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 150,751 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 137,051 miles

All alloy wheels scratched and paint peeling.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 137,051 miles

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

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

All alloy wheels scratched and paint peeling.

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,583 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 120,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,500 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 98,500 miles

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

unable to see brake fluid resevoir hidden by plastic covers.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,259 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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WJ56 UTK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ56 UTK, 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 WJ56 UTK registered?

WJ56 UTK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is WJ56 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 UTK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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