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FP06 GFE

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

237,209 mi
Last recorded237,209 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 GFE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 237,209 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 225,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint wear with play detected (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 213,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 204,053 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater working intermitantly

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 193,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 179,857 miles

vehicle undershields fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2017 166,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded -nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Mar 2016 156,866 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 156,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 146,249 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 124,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 106,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,991 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 88,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,760 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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FP06 GFE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FP06 GFE, 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 FP06 GFE registered?

FP06 GFE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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