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VA05 FWH

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,282 mi
Last recorded162,282 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 FWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 162,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 155,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 141,926 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear letters delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 141,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi' split and leaking.... (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on.. (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear letters delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 133,706 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear letters delaminating.... (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 133,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear letters delaminating.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,642 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light unit.... (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,890 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

note; 2 x front tyres starting to wear edges....suspect used on low pressures....

Fail 29 Jul 2019 118,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image.... (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image.... (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18....inner worn to cordes.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

note; 2 x front tyres starting to wear edges....suspect used on low pressures....

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,793 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,092 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder / tread very worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,573 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,365 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 74,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,479 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,726 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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VA05 FWH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA05 FWH, 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 VA05 FWH registered?

VA05 FWH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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