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GN06 ZFD

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,249 mi
Last recorded161,249 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 161,249 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 161,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 159,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 157,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 153,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 151,745 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 149,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 145,881 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 141,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 137,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 133,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 5 May 2016 129,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 118,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 118,423 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 97,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,519 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,848 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,842 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,270 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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GN06 ZFD is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZFD, 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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What year was GN06 ZFD registered?

GN06 ZFD is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is GN06 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 ZFD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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