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DS05 VSV

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,990 mi
Last recorded164,990 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VSV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 164,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 158,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 149,798 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 145,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 145,003 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 128,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 128,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,549 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 113,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended traction control arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trcation control arm (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,277 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,086 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,010 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,637 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,465 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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DS05 VSV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS05 VSV, 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 DS05 VSV registered?

DS05 VSV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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