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AM05 DAY

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,206 mi
Last recorded189,206 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 DAY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 189,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 180,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 180,401 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 166,613 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2021 166,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 159,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 159,634 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 155,453 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 150,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 137,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 137,418 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,980 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,375 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,041 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 31,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,242 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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AM05 DAY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AM05 DAY, 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 AM05 DAY registered?

AM05 DAY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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