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UIG 5355

2005 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,033 mi
Last recorded182,033 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 5355
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 182,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 170,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 142,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 142,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 126,699 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 109,024 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 109,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,566 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,566 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,179 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,425 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,425 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,980 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,047 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inside.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 60,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inside.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,947 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,943 miles

stone chip to nearside outside swept area.

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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UIG 5355 is a 2005 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UIG 5355, 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 UIG 5355 registered?

UIG 5355 is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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