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A17 ATR

2006 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

203,459 mi
Last recorded203,459 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ATR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 203,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn more than offside

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

exhaust rear heat shield coming adrift

Fail 4 Sep 2025 203,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pads worn more than offside

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

exhaust rear heat shield coming adrift

Pass 26 Jun 2024 197,090 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 193,000 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2023 192,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 186,357 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2022 186,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 171,262 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 171,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 153,668 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2020 153,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 139,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,306 miles

under tray fitted

Front anti roll bar is corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,534 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 127,534 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner rim repaired

Fail 13 Jun 2016 120,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim on previous repair (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,085 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs scored and corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 84,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,694 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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A17 ATR is a 2006 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A17 ATR, 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 A17 ATR registered?

A17 ATR is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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