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EA05 DHL

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,687 mi
Last recorded160,687 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DHL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 160,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 156,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 150,015 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 144,328 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 140,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 140,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near tank to offside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near tank, to nearside flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 137,900 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,709 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 133,708 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 129,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

various brake pipes coated in grease - corrosion possible but unable to fully assess condition

Fail 19 Jul 2018 129,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

various brake pipes coated in grease - corrosion possible but unable to fully assess condition

Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,433 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 124,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 119,383 miles

brake pipes greased

plastic undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 21 May 2014 108,733 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 108,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,504 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,504 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection off adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,400 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 52,392 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,447 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 32,727 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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EA05 DHL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA05 DHL, 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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EA05 DHL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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