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2005 BMW 535
General Information
- Registration OU05SDV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 535
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,676 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,445 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,586 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,737 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,722 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
16 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,367 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 28 Jun 202615 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,190 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020 28 Jun 202620 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,166 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2019 28 Jun 202613 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,166 MI
28 Jun 202613 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,251 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2018 28 Jun 202613 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,028 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2017 28 Jun 202617 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,641 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2016 28 Jun 202615 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,291 MI
28 Jun 202615 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,291 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2015 28 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,280 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2014 28 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,990 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 28 Jun 202623 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,949 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2011 28 Jun 20263 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,952 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2010 28 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
3 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,403 MI
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OU05SDV was registered on 2005-07-20
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