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AEW 2Y

2006 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,771 mi
Last recorded155,771 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEW 2Y
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 155,771 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 132,239 miles

parking brake performance 18% minimum limit 16%

Fail 11 Sep 2023 132,163 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake performance 18% minimum limit 16%

Pass 20 Oct 2022 127,960 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 108,785 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,999 miles

Overall handbrake performance just passed

Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,970 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Overall handbrake performance just passed

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,492 miles

both front tyres wearing more on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,129 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,307 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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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AEW 2Y is a 2006 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AEW 2Y, 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 AEW 2Y registered?

AEW 2Y is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is AEW 2Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEW 2Y shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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