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E11 DKC

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 DKC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 146,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Nov 2024 138,601 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 127,937 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 127,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 123,386 miles

some of centre stop light L E Ds not working

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,399 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,399 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 position lamps not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 114,101 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,922 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 105,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,219 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,015 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,139 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 65,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,403 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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E11 DKC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 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 E11 DKC, 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 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E11 DKC registered?

E11 DKC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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