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MV55 GYO

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,147 mi
Last recorded132,147 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 GYO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,147 miles

Both rear arms bushes deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2024 129,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever travel

headlamp washer inop

Pass 22 Sep 2023 125,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,203 miles

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush perished

screen slight damage

slight play n/s rear suspension bush

Pass 23 Sep 2021 117,202 miles

exhaust flexi poor condition

o/s front tyre soft/perished

Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,549 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 114,549 miles

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle shim missing outer

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexible pipe completely split but still secure (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 105,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexible pipe completely split but still secure (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,813 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,980 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 25 Feb 2009 37,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,426 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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MV55 GYO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 MV55 GYO, 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 MV55 GYO registered?

MV55 GYO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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