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B3 GPY

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,452 mi
Last recorded172,452 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GPY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 172,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 171,223 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 161,201 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 151,179 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 151,179 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 139,141 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 139,141 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2016 123,379 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,642 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,455 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside front tyre damaged in outer side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 86,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 77,347 miles

Centre exhaust mount rubber in poor condition.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front tie rod end has been heated up and is slightly discoulered.

Pass 25 May 2011 65,513 miles

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,241 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,623 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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B3 GPY is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B3 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 B3 GPY registered?

B3 GPY is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is B3 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 GPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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