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B18 CYC

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,671 mi
Last recorded132,671 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 CYC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 130,096 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 130,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 119,345 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,372 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 106,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,575 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 95,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,352 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 87,351 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 86,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,887 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,667 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,667 miles

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,458 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 58,458 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,966 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,958 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,729 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 20,810 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,773 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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B18 CYC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 B18 CYC, 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 B18 CYC registered?

B18 CYC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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