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RE05 AEY

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,557 mi
Last recorded166,557 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 AEY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 166,557 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 161,460 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 161,460 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 153,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 139,705 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 132,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 128,522 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 122,940 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 113,820 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 113,820 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,978 miles

emitions to clean to show on test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,072 miles

high stop light

water marks on front number plate

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,055 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 45,043 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,427 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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RE05 AEY 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 81%.

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 RE05 AEY, 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 RE05 AEY registered?

RE05 AEY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is RE05 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 AEY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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