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G5 APS

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 APS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,499 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,893 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,725 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is slightly damaged on the outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,617 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres low on limit

o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,736 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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G5 APS is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 G5 APS, 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 G5 APS registered?

G5 APS is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 14 August 2006.

Is G5 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 APS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G5 APS have outstanding finance?

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