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D24 GCB

2006 BMW 535

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,901 mi
Last recorded148,901 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 GCB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 148,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 147,519 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 144,649 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 144,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,510 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 138,155 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front reg plate damaged

driver seat belt damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,454 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 134,454 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,140 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,143 miles

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)

bad oil leak.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

bad oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,616 miles

slight oil leak engine

underside of engine bay and floor panels covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2013 102,599 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front seat belts slight fluffing

slight oil leak engine

underside of engine bay and floor panels covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,106 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 129,329 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 129,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 127,738 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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D24 GCB is a 2006 BMW 535 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D24 GCB, 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 D24 GCB registered?

D24 GCB is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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