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SA05 OME

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 OME
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 127,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 127,885 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 122,963 miles

MIL ON.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,121 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 113,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,975 miles

MIL on.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 104,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL on.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,962 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 102,962 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 99,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,465 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,807 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,751 miles

Offside Front Wheel has slight buckle

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

Underbody guards fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Not spraying washer fluid (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Not spraying washer fluid (1.7.2)

Offside Front Wheel has slight buckle

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

Underbody guards fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 59,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacement

advise front brake pipes starting to corrode

advise low flow emissions

advise nearside rear bottom suspension bush worn

Pass 9 May 2013 49,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 49,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge and cut advise replacement

Pass 16 May 2012 44,377 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 35,751 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 35,751 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 31,259 miles

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

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

advise low flow exhaust emitter

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,999 miles

low flow emmisions 0.04ppm

Pass 8 May 2008 15,077 miles

both front tyres worn on inner/outer edge

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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SA05 OME is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SA05 OME, 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 SA05 OME registered?

SA05 OME is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SA05 OME safe to buy?

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