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GY56 HBN

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,441 mi
Last recorded188,441 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HBN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 188,441 miles

both front headlamps have reduced light output

Pass 29 May 2025 184,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 180,910 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 180,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 173,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 165,176 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 165,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 163,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 160,313 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 160,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 150,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,560 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 136,542 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 132,144 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 132,144 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 118,046 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions 0.00

Pass 30 Mar 2013 103,615 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 88,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,256 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 40,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,795 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GY56 HBN is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY56 HBN, 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 GY56 HBN registered?

GY56 HBN is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GY56 HBN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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