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FE05 VFY

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,308 mi
Last recorded195,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VFY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 195,308 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2019 188,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 182,398 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 182,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 174,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 174,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 161,788 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 158,885 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 144,149 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 144,148 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 119,391 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 99,249 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 99,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 84,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,724 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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FE05 VFY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE05 VFY, 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 FE05 VFY registered?

FE05 VFY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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