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W333 DVE

2005 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,925 mi
Last recorded112,925 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 DVE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 112,925 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 112,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 110,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,212 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 109,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,247 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 108,247 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 106,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 95,882 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 80,826 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 80,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2017 75,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,071 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 68,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,994 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,508 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,232 miles

Air bag light on

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

No access to servo and master cylinder for full inspection

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

Vehicle fitted with sheilds underneath unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,504 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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W333 DVE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W333 DVE, 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 W333 DVE registered?

W333 DVE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is W333 DVE safe to buy?

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