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M10 MVX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,734 mi
Last recorded173,734 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 MVX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 173,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 167,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 165,890 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 164,366 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 162,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 160,635 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 157,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 150,932 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 145,969 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 142,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2016 134,013 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 124,679 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 106,637 miles

o/s inner steering rack joint has slight movement

rear brake pad linings close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,736 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 98,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,289 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 78,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,058 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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M10 MVX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M10 MVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M10 MVX registered?

M10 MVX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is M10 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M10 MVX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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