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SE05 DCY

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,414 mi
Last recorded205,414 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 DCY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 205,414 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 204,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 182,985 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 182,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 173,392 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 172,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 148,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,734 miles

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

surface corrosion on various brake pipes at front and rear.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 85,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

surface corrosion on various brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,898 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2010 74,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,728 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,728 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,058 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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SE05 DCY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE05 DCY, 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 SE05 DCY registered?

SE05 DCY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is SE05 DCY safe to buy?

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