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P18 DWD

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,318 mi
Last recorded141,318 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 DWD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 141,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 141,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section between downpipe and DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner sill/Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 129,143 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Support bracket snapped off chassis (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section between downpipe and DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner sill/Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' before copper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,400 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,932 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,326 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,325 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,821 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight play o/s front drop link

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,794 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,851 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 53,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,740 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,487 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 16,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 13,899 miles

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

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

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

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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P18 DWD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P18 DWD, 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 P18 DWD registered?

P18 DWD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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