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GV06 BJE

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,414 mi
Last recorded142,414 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BJE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 142,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 136,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,830 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 128,781 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 119,328 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 118,978 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,606 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,782 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,312 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 101,312 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,044 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,663 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 86,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 68,095 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,174 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2010 38,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn unevenly and bald on the inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2009 28,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake requires adjustment

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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GV06 BJE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GV06 BJE, 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 GV06 BJE registered?

GV06 BJE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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