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GN06 VOJ

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,173 mi
Last recorded174,173 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VOJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 174,173 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,753 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 147,526 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 147,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along floor & over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 139,095 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 138,700 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 130,133 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 121,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,146 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer

offside front tyre wearing outer

play in offside steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,027 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 95,157 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2012 81,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2011 68,287 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 68,287 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

can't see front brake pads very well

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2010 56,137 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 40,286 miles

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)

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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GN06 VOJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN06 VOJ, 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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GN06 VOJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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