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E5 REC

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,285 mi
Last recorded158,285 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 REC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 158,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,783 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 133,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 120,449 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 120,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,202 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 109,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 106,632 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,442 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 102,442 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 96,116 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,638 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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E5 REC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E5 REC, 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 E5 REC registered?

E5 REC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is E5 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 REC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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