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DD05 DEC

2021 BMW 535

Grey Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,628 mi
Last recorded55,628 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD05 DEC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,628 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 136,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 48,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber rubber bellows Split/ missing. Shock still working as it should.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 126,385 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 126,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 39,571 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 39,571 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 116,822 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,306 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,432 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,949 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,955 miles

washers found a little weak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,470 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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DD05 DEC is a 2021 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DD05 DEC, 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 5 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DD05 DEC is a 2021 BMW 535, first registered on 29 July 2021.

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