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E13 GNR

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,007 mi
Last recorded140,007 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 GNR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2025 138,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 130,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 128,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 127,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,652 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,117 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,300 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 110,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,369 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,063 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 71,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,175 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 58,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts in tyre treads.

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside front tyre(not leaking).

stone chips and marks front windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,278 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,601 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in both front tyre treads,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

damage offside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

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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E13 GNR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 E13 GNR, 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 E13 GNR registered?

E13 GNR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is E13 GNR safe to buy?

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