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V9 COG

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,506 mi
Last recorded183,506 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 COG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 183,506 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 183,506 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 180,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 178,000 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 177,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 170,412 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 160,660 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,912 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 145,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 133,442 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 120,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,378 miles

N/S Handbrake slow in action

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 83,489 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner egde

o/s/r parking brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn inner egde

o/s/r parking brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,782 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,780 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 61,780 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,048 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,932 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,879 miles

Front 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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V9 COG 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 V9 COG, 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 V9 COG registered?

V9 COG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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