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VO05 UGY

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,692 mi
Last recorded102,692 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 UGY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 91,924 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,325 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm. clip has come off of boot cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,753 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 78,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,979 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,983 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread 4mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts and damage to outer wall of each n/s tyre only just passed test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,547 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,269 miles

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

rear brake pads 75% or more worn

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,471 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 39,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,474 miles

surface corrosion o/s front brake disc

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,705 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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VO05 UGY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VO05 UGY, 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 VO05 UGY registered?

VO05 UGY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VO05 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 UGY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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