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RL05 VEX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

264,614 mi
Last recorded264,614 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 VEX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 264,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommended soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 264,596 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommended soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 257,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 249,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Dec 2022 238,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 222,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Round by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer socket cable tied closed

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2021 222,341 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 207,769 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 207,769 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 188,183 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake only just met legal limit

Parking brake travel high

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 188,183 miles

Parking brake travel high

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake only just met legal limit

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 174,956 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 174,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2017 163,879 miles

covers and shields fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2016 155,159 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 147,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 147,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 135,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 125,105 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,448 miles

tested wet

trigger point not met

Pass 12 Apr 2011 101,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,552 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 88,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,257 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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RL05 VEX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 RL05 VEX, 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 RL05 VEX registered?

RL05 VEX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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