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RV05 CZU

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 CZU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 152,803 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 152,803 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 144,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 137,655 miles

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

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

advise hand brake travel

Fail 28 Sep 2020 137,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

advise hand brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective not effecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective not effecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 125,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective not effecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective not effecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 107,440 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to discolour , both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,467 miles

Offside Front inner steering knuckle joint has play--Rec attention

Rear parking brake operation on the nearside not locking out on the rollers--Rec attention

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack has play inner joint

Fail 27 Nov 2015 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack has play inner joint

Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges and tread depth in centre is 2-3mm advise replacement

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread depth at 2mm advise replacement

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges and tread depth in centre is 2-3mm advise replacement

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread depth at 2mm advise replacement

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 71,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 May 2012 63,330 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 54,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 54,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 46,151 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,533 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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RV05 CZU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV05 CZU, 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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RV05 CZU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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