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DU05 ZZF

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,233 mi
Last recorded179,233 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 ZZF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 179,233 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 175,650 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,715 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,469 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 138,375 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 138,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs getting worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 129,823 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2017 123,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 116,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,238 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,703 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,184 miles

n/s track rod ball joint has play/lift on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f suspension leg damp on limit

one bulb blown in o/s/r sidelight

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,982 miles

n/s/f suspension leg damp on limit

one bulb blown in o/s/r sidelight

Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,185 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

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 ZZF 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 85.7%.

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

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