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KG06 GHO

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

204,931 mi
Last recorded204,931 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 GHO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 204,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small chip in the swept area of the windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2026 204,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small chip in the swept area of the windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2024 200,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 190,534 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 190,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2022 180,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 169,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,151 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 154,151 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 148,767 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 141,522 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 141,522 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,627 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,627 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,532 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 122,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,735 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 110,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,806 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2012 81,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,934 miles

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vechile.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vechile.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,968 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 67,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,257 miles

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

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,841 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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KG06 GHO is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KG06 GHO, 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 KG06 GHO registered?

KG06 GHO is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KG06 GHO shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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