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DE05 RYK

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,270 mi
Last recorded197,270 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 RYK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 197,270 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested due to child seat installed

slight seep n/s/r outer CV gaiter

undertrays installed, brake pipes not fully tested

Pass 13 Oct 2016 180,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 Goodyear eagle (4.1.E.1)

offside rear track control arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2015 162,929 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

drivers rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 162,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

drivers rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 145,293 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 145,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 115,949 miles

bulb warning on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn/shoulderd slightly on inner and outer edges

front wipers smearing screen

handbrake travel

play/movement/worn rear subframe bushes and rear lower arm bushes

service lamp on dash

various small stone chips across windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2013 115,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning on dash

front tyres worn/shoulderd slightly on inner and outer edges

front wipers smearing screen

handbrake travel

play/movement/worn rear subframe bushes and rear lower arm bushes

service lamp on dash

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut,but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,118 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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DE05 RYK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 RYK registered?

DE05 RYK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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