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T3 SRG

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,132 mi
Last recorded169,132 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 SRG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 169,132 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 165,333 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2024 165,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2023 161,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 19 Oct 2023 161,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 157,052 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside componets.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,593 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Fail 20 Oct 2021 152,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 21 Oct 2020 145,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 145,062 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 135,543 miles

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 135,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,855 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,219 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,436 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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T3 SRG is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T3 SRG, 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 T3 SRG registered?

T3 SRG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is T3 SRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 SRG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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