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V13 AAA

2006 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

162,586 mi
Last recorded162,586 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 AAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 162,586 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 153,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 140,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 131,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 111,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 111,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 108,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,468 miles

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 Apr 2010 73,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,245 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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V13 AAA is a 2006 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V13 AAA, 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 V13 AAA registered?

V13 AAA is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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