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RL05 XTP

2005 BMW 535

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XTP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 85,185 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,474 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,696 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Slightly damaged on outer side wall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,602 miles

Advise replacment of n/s/r tyre

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 19 Jul 2013 26,672 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,077 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,044 miles

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)

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 XTP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Yellow 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 RL05 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

RL05 XTP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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