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VU05 DZY

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,106 mi
Last recorded180,106 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DZY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 180,106 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 175,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 172,689 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 172,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 167,286 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 167,286 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 164,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 161,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a chunk missing on sidewall

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has small slice in shoulder

Offside Rear Parking brake performance noticeably lower than nearside.

Fail 20 Sep 2019 161,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a chunk missing on sidewall

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has small slice in shoulder

Offside Rear Parking brake performance noticeably lower than nearside.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 153,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 142,235 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 142,230 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 132,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 131,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,802 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 98,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,766 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,724 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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VU05 DZY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 VU05 DZY, 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 VU05 DZY registered?

VU05 DZY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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