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GJ06 LFL

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,079 mi
Last recorded208,079 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LFL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 208,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 203,922 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 203,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 197,578 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 197,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 192,745 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 192,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 187,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 187,169 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 173,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 167,712 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 150,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 133,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre - uneven wear

Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,335 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,295 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,308 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,516 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Offside front tyre has cut in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,516 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Offside front tyre has cut in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,219 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 67,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,533 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,280 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ06 LFL is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ06 LFL, 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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GJ06 LFL is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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