MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn hub to wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning lamp lit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Front (Front Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under trays fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA05 DRV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 FA05 DRV, 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 FA05 DRV registered?
FA05 DRV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 August 2005.
Is FA05 DRV safe to buy?
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