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RF05 WRT

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

190,819 mi
Last recorded190,819 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 WRT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 190,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 186,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 184,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 181,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 178,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 173,270 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 170,289 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 166,538 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2019 166,538 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 161,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 130,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 96,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,264 miles

Emissions tested and passed .Printout not avalible.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,643 miles

Emissions test pass. Print out not avalible.

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,060 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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RF05 WRT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RF05 WRT, 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 RF05 WRT registered?

RF05 WRT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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