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GJ56 GNF

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,688 mi
Last recorded138,688 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GNF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 135,579 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2020 135,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,190 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 132,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2018 125,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,400 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 177,640 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 rear indicators flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi hose chaffed and insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

EML on-parking brake travel-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

front brake discs corroded-n/s/r link has slight play-steering rack play -front and rear brakes juddering

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

marks on bodywork:nsr bumper scuff,front bumper marks

osf tyre wearing inside

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil near bottom sump cover

osf plastic inner arch shows signs of tyre contact

osr child seat frame fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 4 Jun 2012 77,946 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear warning remains on instrument panel

nsr park brake slightly reduced effort

oil near bottom sump cover

osf plastic inner arch shows signs of tyre contact

osr child seat frame fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

park brake light remains illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,485 miles

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

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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GJ56 GNF 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 75%.

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 GJ56 GNF, 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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GJ56 GNF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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