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BX56 GCV

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

351,676 mi
Last recorded351,676 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 GCV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 351,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp mount broken but headlight secure in place

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 212,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread various cracks in plate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chjp (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 204,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 197,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 196,881 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 184,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 168,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 149,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 134,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,421 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 121,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,727 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 79,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,910 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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BX56 GCV is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BX56 GCV, 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 BX56 GCV registered?

BX56 GCV is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BX56 GCV safe to buy?

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