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GD06 FLR

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,007 mi
Last recorded196,007 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 FLR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 196,007 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front both inner steering arm gaitors deterioated

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 169,771 miles

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

Front underguards fitted

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

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

Rear both sides on legal limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 155,995 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,331 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 140,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 122,158 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 122,158 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 106,074 miles

Emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,606 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 49,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,800 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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GD06 FLR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GD06 FLR, 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 GD06 FLR registered?

GD06 FLR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 24 August 2006.

Is GD06 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD06 FLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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