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GK56 ACU

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,046 mi
Last recorded194,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 ACU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 194,046 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 15 Jul 2026 194,045 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 180,696 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 17 Jul 2025 180,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 12 Jul 2024 161,993 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 12 Jul 2024 161,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 152,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 150,549 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 145,173 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 145,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 137,353 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,083 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 117,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,609 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,811 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 48,434 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GK56 ACU is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK56 ACU, 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 GK56 ACU registered?

GK56 ACU is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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