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RX05 ZFU

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,791 mi
Last recorded209,791 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 209,791 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 209,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 201,245 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 196,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 190,884 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 190,874 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 183,253 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 182,113 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 175,839 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 175,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 168,251 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex, on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

smell of diesel from under bonnet, no leak found due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 168,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex, on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

smell of diesel from under bonnet, no leak found due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 157,347 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 157,347 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 143,513 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner treads

Fail 6 Jan 2017 143,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner treads

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 131,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/sf wiper blade split

Fail 19 Dec 2014 121,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades not tested

o/sf wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sf & n/sf tyres are wearing on inner / outer treads

o/sr tyre is worn on the very edge of inner treads

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner / outer edges of treads

n/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,283 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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RX05 ZFU 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 69.2%.

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 RX05 ZFU, 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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RX05 ZFU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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