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WK06 FSP

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,915 mi
Last recorded156,915 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 FSP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 156,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 153,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 147,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 142,867 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 137,855 miles

Rear both rear tyre wear outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2020 134,454 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 134,454 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 127,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 119,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,045 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 63,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,730 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 48,730 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 36,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,809 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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WK06 FSP is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WK06 FSP, 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 WK06 FSP registered?

WK06 FSP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WK06 FSP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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