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V9 MPM

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,791 mi
Last recorded152,791 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 152,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,365 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 134,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,031 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 122,121 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 114,314 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,045 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,614 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,674 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,928 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 86,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 81,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 12 Apr 2012 72,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,486 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,694 miles

airbag light on

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 MPM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MPM, 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 MPM registered?

V9 MPM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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