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WV05 NTE

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,096 mi
Last recorded178,096 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 NTE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 178,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 166,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 157,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 146,098 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,445 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 134,366 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working light beam seriously affected (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (biggest arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,921 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,889 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,056 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,012 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,773 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,808 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check brake fluid level due to covers

unable to fully inspect rear inner pads

unable to fully inspect vehicle due to covers

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,715 miles

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

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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WV05 NTE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WV05 NTE, 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 WV05 NTE registered?

WV05 NTE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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