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SD05 PVJ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

208,171 mi
Last recorded208,171 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 PVJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 208,171 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 203,076 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 195,844 miles

Both rear number plate bulbs dim

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2022 191,228 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2021 181,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 173,894 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 173,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 169,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 161,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2015 155,834 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust flaxy is damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2014 143,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 118,796 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,013 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 112,401 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 112,205 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

unable to check brake pipes properly due to covers

unable to check under vehicles properly due to covers

Pass 2 May 2009 71,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

nearside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brakepads wearing low

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 1 May 2008 63,546 miles

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

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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SD05 PVJ 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 84.2%.

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 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 SD05 PVJ, 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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SD05 PVJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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