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FY05 FAA

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,257 mi
Last recorded150,257 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 150,257 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 150,237 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N,s & O,s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 118,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,083 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,994 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn round inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,995 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,802 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,652 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,192 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 61,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,236 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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FY05 FAA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY05 FAA, 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 FY05 FAA registered?

FY05 FAA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 FAA safe to buy?

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