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GM05 ANN

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,006 mi
Last recorded131,006 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 ANN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 131,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 130,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 126,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,559 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear under tray insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

after market gas discharge lighting fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,542 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

after market gas discharge lighting fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,196 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,959 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 65,455 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 55,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,416 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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GM05 ANN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GM05 ANN, 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 GM05 ANN registered?

GM05 ANN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GM05 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM05 ANN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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