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RL54 NPE

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,837 mi
Last recorded186,837 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 NPE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 186,837 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to get worn

both headlamps deteriorated (recommend attention)

both rear main suspension arms bushes getting worn

Fail 31 Oct 2025 186,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush getting worn

Offside Front tyre starting to get worn

both headlamps deteriorated (recommend attention)

both rear main suspension arms bushes getting worn

Pass 21 Oct 2024 181,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear lower main suspension arms front bushes getting deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 174,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower suspension ball joint gaiter split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel sightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre getting worn

Rear brake pipes heavily undersealed (recommend attention)

Pass 20 Oct 2022 170,558 miles

Front brake discs starting to get worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall (recommend attention)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall (recommend attention)

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

both headlamps getting deteriorated

both rear brake flexi hoses perished (recommend attention)

both rear subframe mounting areas getting corroded

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

Pass 3 Nov 2021 166,700 miles

both headlamps getting deteriorated

both rear subframe mounting areas getting corroded

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

Pass 5 Nov 2020 162,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit and worn on inner edge (recommend attention)

rear brake pipes undersealed

unable to fully see front brake pads to judge wear

Pass 30 Oct 2019 157,762 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 157,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 150,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 150,305 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 144,574 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2016 139,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

osf inner steering arm has slight play

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 134,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf inner steering arm has slight play

osr tyre has nail in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 126,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 121,623 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 112,541 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 112,537 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,018 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 96,760 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 96,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,213 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 79,146 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,131 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,788 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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RL54 NPE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RL54 NPE, 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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RL54 NPE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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