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S666 MTA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,276 mi
Last recorded175,276 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 MTA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 175,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 165,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 155,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 143,663 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,873 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 99,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2017 81,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 72,146 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)

Unable to check seat belt due to baby set fitted.

Pass 26 May 2015 60,842 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,412 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,190 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,481 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,493 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,487 miles

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

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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S666 MTA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S666 MTA, 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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S666 MTA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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