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GY06 OMF

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,508 mi
Last recorded224,508 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 OMF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 224,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 218,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 208,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 203,124 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 199,798 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubber gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt and water

n/s/r and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexi hose starting to corrode

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2018 196,527 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2018 195,158 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread depths low

Pass 30 Jan 2017 188,383 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 27 Jan 2017 188,372 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm ((Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm ((Advise attention)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 182,853 miles

Exhaust sheared at flexie joint *** advise attention ***

Rear Metal brake pipes corroded at rear

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 182,830 miles

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

Exhaust sheared at flexie joint *** advise attention ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner inner sidewall damaged *** advise attention***

Rear Metal brake pipes corroded at rear

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 174,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi joint has deteriorated and has movement in it

vehicles emissions are too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 3 Apr 2014 174,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi joint has deteriorated and has movement in it

vehicles emissions are too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 11 Mar 2013 151,694 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lid not function correctly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 133,412 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,837 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on dash

Fail 16 Mar 2011 109,837 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,169 miles

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

o/s/r outside door handle missing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,619 miles

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

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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GY06 OMF is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY06 OMF, 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 GY06 OMF registered?

GY06 OMF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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