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RE05 ZSK

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,375 mi
Last recorded158,375 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZSK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 158,375 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower under trays fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 158,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower under trays fitted

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 158,326 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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 31 Jul 2024 144,412 miles

Front Run flat and conventional tyres mixed on the same axle

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 144,409 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Inaccessible, unable to be used or inspected (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Suspension Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Run flat and conventional tyres mixed on the same axle

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 135,381 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 135,381 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,727 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,450 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Aug 2020 108,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,235 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,699 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,445 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,297 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,198 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,231 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,015 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,056 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 ZSK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RE05 ZSK, 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 ZSK registered?

RE05 ZSK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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