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EY05 ESO

2005 BMW 535

Green Diesel 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,381 mi
Last recorded182,381 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ESO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 182,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 172,684 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 172,667 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak various oil leaks around engine ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 172,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak various oil leaks around engine ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 168,137 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 167,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 161,194 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)

under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2015 150,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,901 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2013 106,901 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,753 miles

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

diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,670 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges of tread no cords exposed

Fail 8 Mar 2010 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges of tread no cords exposed

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,956 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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EY05 ESO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EY05 ESO, 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 EY05 ESO registered?

EY05 ESO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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