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LJ06 GDY

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,363 mi
Last recorded166,363 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 GDY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 166,363 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 166,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 153,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 144,288 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 143,443 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 139,966 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 137,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s rear lower arms (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

n/s bonnet catch inoperative

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2020 135,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 133,385 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jan 2018 131,366 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 128,725 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,797 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,170 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,854 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 75,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,402 miles

Emissions to clean to get reading

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,846 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for smoke meter to read

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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LJ06 GDY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ06 GDY, 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 LJ06 GDY registered?

LJ06 GDY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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