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DN55 GKF

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,692 mi
Last recorded196,692 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 GKF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 196,692 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 196,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 192,204 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 189,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 186,728 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 186,728 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 182,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 171,482 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 161,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 152,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 151,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 6 Feb 2014 142,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 139,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of inspection manual

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 14 Jan 2013 139,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of inspection manual

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2012 127,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 115,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,194 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 102,193 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,477 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 82,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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DN55 GKF is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN55 GKF, 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 DN55 GKF registered?

DN55 GKF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 2006.

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