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SJ56 GPY

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,465 mi
Last recorded181,465 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 GPY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 181,465 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 181,445 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 176,222 miles

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

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

under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2025 176,222 miles

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

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

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

under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 172,682 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 170,143 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 170,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 164,496 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,931 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 132,028 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 132,028 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 127,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre deep cracks

Fail 12 May 2018 127,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre deep cracks

Pass 12 May 2017 122,862 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 113,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,028 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 93,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,510 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,408 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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SJ56 GPY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SJ56 GPY, 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 SJ56 GPY registered?

SJ56 GPY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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