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V535 ECK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 ECK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 64,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 62,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,622 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 58,430 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 58,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,032 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 55,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,102 miles

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres worn badly inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2019 48,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres worn badly inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 1,071 miles

advise floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 1,043 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise underbody kit fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 1,011 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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V535 ECK 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 V535 ECK, 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 V535 ECK registered?

V535 ECK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is V535 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V535 ECK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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