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VE05 VCZ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,425 mi
Last recorded155,425 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VCZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 155,425 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,422 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,578 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 128,264 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm!!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm!!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,259 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 112,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,067 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 91,108 miles

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

plastic covers fitted underneath

travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,526 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,522 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 56,279 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,253 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,287 miles

slight judder from brake pads advise

sliight judder from rear brakes advise

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,968 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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VE05 VCZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE05 VCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 VCZ registered?

VE05 VCZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is VE05 VCZ safe to buy?

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