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AP53 ARP

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,126 mi
Last recorded145,126 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ARP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 145,126 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 144,649 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,279 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 140,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 133,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,912 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 127,734 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 120,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,700 miles

Emissions could not be read as too lean.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 60,897 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,113 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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AP53 ARP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AP53 ARP, 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 AP53 ARP registered?

AP53 ARP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AP53 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 ARP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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