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AK06 GFJ

2006 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,151 mi
Last recorded158,151 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 GFJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 158,151 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 155,136 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 148,771 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2023 142,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,625 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,545 miles

emissions too clean to read

rear tyre depths 3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on edges n/s bad

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

o/s/r tyre worn low 2 mm

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,059 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 56,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,320 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,055 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/rear tyre 4mm

o/s/rear tyre 3mm

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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AK06 GFJ is a 2006 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK06 GFJ, 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 AK06 GFJ registered?

AK06 GFJ is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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