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YK55 KAJ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KAJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,571 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 112,049 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,831 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 108,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,310 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,653 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,208 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,848 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,752 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,256 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 68,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,062 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,199 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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YK55 KAJ 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 94.7%.

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 YK55 KAJ, 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 YK55 KAJ registered?

YK55 KAJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is YK55 KAJ safe to buy?

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