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B5 SXF

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,111 mi
Last recorded161,111 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SXF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 161,111 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 161,111 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 160,310 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 157,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 157,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall damaged ,275/30zr19 Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 150,213 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot housing leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 150,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot housing leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 147,879 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 147,879 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 147,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 147,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 142,946 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 142,912 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 134,972 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,190 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 132,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 128,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2013 126,946 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 126,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 118,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B5 SXF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B5 SXF, 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 B5 SXF registered?

B5 SXF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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