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LB56 GGX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,533 mi
Last recorded143,533 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 GGX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 143,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 136,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 136,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 129,941 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 126,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 120,783 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 120,743 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,777 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 108,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,471 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 90,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 83,809 miles

emissions ok

Fail 7 May 2013 83,809 miles

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

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

emissions ok

Pass 2 May 2012 73,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 62,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,140 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 0mm on insides.

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

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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LB56 GGX 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 80%.

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 LB56 GGX, 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 LB56 GGX registered?

LB56 GGX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is LB56 GGX safe to buy?

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