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M12 GUG

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,641 mi
Last recorded143,641 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 GUG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 143,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 138,652 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 138,652 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and affecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,582 miles

Front Nail in tyre both ()

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,774 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,212 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 117,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps aim high. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,527 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 113,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,094 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 109,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,598 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 89,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,533 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,248 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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M12 GUG is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M12 GUG, 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 M12 GUG registered?

M12 GUG is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is M12 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 GUG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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