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GU06 DKN

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,248 mi
Last recorded211,248 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 DKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 211,248 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 206,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 195,510 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 195,510 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 185,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 174,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,506 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower plastic under tray fitted unable to assess proscribed areas etc

Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 139,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 134,356 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)

Fail 11 May 2016 134,082 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,682 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,584 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 130,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 129,614 miles

steel brake pipe going to osr wheel just starting to rust in places

Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,392 miles

N/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f tyre worn bold on outer edge.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,270 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

N/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f tyre worn bold on outer edge.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,560 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,887 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,991 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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GU06 DKN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GU06 DKN, 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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GU06 DKN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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