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T2 AGR

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,313 mi
Last recorded173,313 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 AGR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 173,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 173,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 173,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 173,035 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 171,911 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 170,880 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 170,200 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 170,200 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 168,503 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 168,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine blue smoke . due to dpf missing (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 161,240 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 161,237 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 157,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 147,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,874 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 129,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,766 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,208 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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T2 AGR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T2 AGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T2 AGR registered?

T2 AGR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is T2 AGR safe to buy?

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