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2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 SKM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,352 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 86,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 82,798 miles

BONNET STAYS WEAK

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 May 2018 78,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 72,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2016 66,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 56,878 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 56,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 48,981 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 48,981 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 42,511 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 36,927 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 36,927 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,939 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 21,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,445 miles

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

Offside 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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333 SKM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 333 SKM, 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 333 SKM registered?

333 SKM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is 333 SKM safe to buy?

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