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M5 PBU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,398 mi
Last recorded206,398 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PBU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 206,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 204,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 204,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 197,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 188,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 178,049 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,190 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 168,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 159,628 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 149,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 149,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,404 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe showing signs of slight sooting/blowing

both the front to rear brake pipes are corroding from centre of the car to the rear hoses and have been covered in grease

Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres are worn more on the inner edge.

rear differential is leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2015 122,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear differential is leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres are worn more on the inner edge.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 115,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,214 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 109,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,081 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,735 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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M5 PBU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M5 PBU, 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 M5 PBU registered?

M5 PBU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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