2005 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · FMA 535F
2005 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 378,322 km. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 378,322 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FMA 535F Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 378,322 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FMA 535F MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 535 (FMA 535F) between March 2008 and August 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
FMA 535F Odometer History
- 05/03/200853,647 mi
- 03/03/200980,093 mi+26,446 mi
- 03/03/200980,093 mi
- 24/03/2010102,498 mi+22,405 mi
- 09/03/2011117,143 mi+14,645 mi
- 21/03/2012130,011 mi+12,868 mi
- 20/03/2013156,228 mi+26,217 mi
- 07/03/2014172,657 mi+16,429 mi
- 16/03/2015193,027 mi+20,370 mi
- 24/04/2017194,556 mi+1,529 mi
- 25/04/2017194,557 mi+1 mi
- 08/05/2018212,872 mi+18,315 mi
- 08/05/2019217,809 mi+4,937 mi
- 09/05/2019217,809 mi
- 10/11/2020226,875 mi+9,066 mi
- 02/11/2021229,916 mi+3,041 mi
- 26/08/2022378,322 km
Average of roughly 22,431 km per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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