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SW05 WCD

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,316 mi
Last recorded126,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 WCD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 126,316 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 125,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 119,190 miles

Parking brake limit just met

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,890 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise parking brake adjustment or repair as limit just met

Fail 13 Oct 2020 118,890 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise parking brake adjustment or repair as limit just met

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 118,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2018 112,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,200 miles

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

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

both sides rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,769 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,442 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 66,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 58,428 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 50,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,024 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 43,700 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2009 36,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,030 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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SW05 WCD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SW05 WCD, 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 SW05 WCD registered?

SW05 WCD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SW05 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 WCD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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