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2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,079 mi
Last recorded102,079 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 95,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 90,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,435 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front outer sill seam corroded on jacking point

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

car springs lowered very close to ground and under trays front to rear

exhaust flex pipe front deteriated

front tyres on full lock just rubing on plastic wheel arch front

o/s and n/s rear chassis legs and floor corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,492 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front outer sill seam corroded on jacking point

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

exhaust flex pipe front deteriated

front tyres on full lock just rubing on plastic wheel arch front

o/s and n/s rear chassis legs and floor corroded

parking brake 10% ONLY

Pass 17 Dec 2021 85,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 85,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 76,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 65,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering rods slight play

Pass 5 May 2015 55,144 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,676 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 45,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 41,351 miles

advise airbag warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,375 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,221 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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V99 BMW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V99 BMW, 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 V99 BMW registered?

V99 BMW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is V99 BMW safe to buy?

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