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L66 BMM

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,598 mi
Last recorded183,598 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 BMM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 183,598 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 175,251 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 170,341 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 166,476 miles

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

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2021 160,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 155,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake lever travel comes up high

Pass 12 Feb 2019 145,911 miles

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

Offside Front washer has restricted water flow

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on edge of treads

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 130,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,762 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,116 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 97,098 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,794 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,319 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 61,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 53,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

o/s/f worn unevenly on inner edge (bald)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,542 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

o/s/f worn unevenly on inner edge (bald)

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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L66 BMM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L66 BMM, 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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L66 BMM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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