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R17 MDT

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,185 mi
Last recorded191,185 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 MDT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 191,185 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front bump stop deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 183,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 174,969 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 22 Sep 2022 167,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 160,529 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 160,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,226 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 145,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,055 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 119,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,062 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,667 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 49,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,196 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 34,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,931 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted

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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R17 MDT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R17 MDT, 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 R17 MDT registered?

R17 MDT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is R17 MDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 MDT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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