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GF06 WXE

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 WXE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 147,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 147,003 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to carry out full inspection of all brake pipes due to plastic covers being fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps have poor beam images

Fail 11 Feb 2022 142,796 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to carry out full inspection of all brake pipes due to plastic covers being fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps have poor beam images

Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,952 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 138,952 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 122,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 116,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre inflation light on

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,949 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 103,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 93,624 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 93,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake warning light up on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,842 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 57,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,881 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,022 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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GF06 WXE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey 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 GF06 WXE, 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 GF06 WXE registered?

GF06 WXE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GF06 WXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 WXE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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