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LJ06 GFX

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,942 mi
Last recorded99,942 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyre's worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Jan 2023 99,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyre's worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,222 miles

Nearside Front fog light deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,452 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,452 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 63,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,228 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 44,573 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,532 miles

No acceleration detected during emissions test.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,510 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SLIGHT BULGE IN THE OUTER WALL (recommend replacement soon)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,750 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 26,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,723 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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LJ06 GFX is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJ06 GFX, 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 LJ06 GFX registered?

LJ06 GFX is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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