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DU05 VKG

2005 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,684 mi
Last recorded149,684 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VKG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 149,684 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 149,684 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 143,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 131,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 120,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brakes grabbing slightly. Nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint slight play. Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to limit. Front windscreen minor damage.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 115,440 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wheels have been repaired

Pass 18 Feb 2012 108,410 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 108,404 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,741 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,353 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,447 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM/ OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2,5MM

PARK BRAKE SQUEELS WHEN APPLIED

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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DU05 VKG is a 2005 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DU05 VKG, 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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DU05 VKG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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