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DF55 VBE

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,561 mi
Last recorded164,561 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VBE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 164,561 miles

N/S/R handbrake just met the requirements.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 144,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 136,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,856 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2019 126,347 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,540 miles

Oil leak ()

engine and under body covers fitted at the time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2017 111,537 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort near side and off side (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

engine and under body covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,419 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner side wall cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,755 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 75,544 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,587 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,158 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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DF55 VBE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DF55 VBE, 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 DF55 VBE registered?

DF55 VBE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is DF55 VBE safe to buy?

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