2005 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · RV05 CZU
2005 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 152,803 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RV05 CZU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 152,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV05 CZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 535 (RV05 CZU) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RV05 CZU Mileage History
- 20/01/2022144,803 mi
- 17/09/2025152,803 mi+8,000 mi
- 17/09/2025152,803 mi
Average of roughly 2,187 miles per year across 3 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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