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EP05 UPA

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,590 mi
Last recorded158,590 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 UPA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 158,590 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 146,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 129,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 112,651 miles

Central Rear rear diff has patchy surface corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front antiroll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 107,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,079 miles

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

slight buldge in n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,005 miles

Airbag light on indicating malfunction of system

Child seats fitted to rear

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,266 miles

Child seat fitted centre rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,577 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 44,552 miles

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

Child seat fitted centre rear.

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

Rear brake pads at 4mm approx

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,998 miles

Underbody guards fitted as standard.

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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EP05 UPA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EP05 UPA, 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 EP05 UPA registered?

EP05 UPA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EP05 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP05 UPA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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