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SL05 EEM

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,894 mi
Last recorded128,894 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 EEM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 128,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre, outer edge worn

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 126,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 126,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,297 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,175 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 82,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 75,205 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 75,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 68,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,627 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,623 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,601 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,125 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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SL05 EEM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL05 EEM, 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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SL05 EEM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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