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L666 DNM

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,697 mi
Last recorded164,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 DNM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 164,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 150,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 142,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 133,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 109,403 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,005 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,063 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 87,063 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,037 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,037 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,998 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,902 miles

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 26,784 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges & are close to the limit.

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,784 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges & are close to the limit.

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 31 May 2011 18,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,021 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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L666 DNM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L666 DNM, 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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L666 DNM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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