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WK06 GLF

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,438 mi
Last recorded176,438 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GLF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 176,438 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 167,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 152,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded

Cover fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 146,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 141,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Sep 2020 136,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 131,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 127,729 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 121,346 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,471 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 104,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,051 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall not reaching the cords

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,089 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to get smoke print out reading was 0.00ppm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,901 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,999 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,286 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,666 miles

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,666 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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WK06 GLF is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WK06 GLF, 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 WK06 GLF registered?

WK06 GLF is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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