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YR06 CVK

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,175 mi
Last recorded135,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 CVK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 135,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 135,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front punture

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,191 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 126,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 108,337 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 108,337 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2018 103,978 miles

Tyres cut.

Fail 4 May 2018 103,975 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyres cut.

Pass 4 May 2017 99,057 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,057 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,638 miles

front tyres cut but no chords showing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,509 miles

front tyres close to wear bands , rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,407 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,407 miles

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

tyres cut slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,994 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 61,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,959 miles

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

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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YR06 CVK is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YR06 CVK, 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 YR06 CVK registered?

YR06 CVK is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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