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R13 BOP

2006 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,724 mi
Last recorded108,724 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 BOP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 108,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,016 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 106,016 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 90,551 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,825 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 81,825 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,580 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,198 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,282 miles

Oil leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 77,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,118 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,741 miles

nearside front fog light not secure

Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,741 miles

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

nearside front fog light not secure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,585 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,585 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,296 miles

near side front fog light not secure

Fail 2 Mar 2010 42,296 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front fog light not secure

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,668 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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R13 BOP is a 2006 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R13 BOP, 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 R13 BOP registered?

R13 BOP is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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