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GU05 ZFT

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,101 mi
Last recorded202,101 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZFT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 202,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 196,444 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 191,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 186,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 179,933 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 178,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 171,508 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 166,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 154,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 142,510 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 142,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 122,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 122,891 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,168 miles

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 16 Feb 2009 89,791 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,595 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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GU05 ZFT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey 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 GU05 ZFT, 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 GU05 ZFT registered?

GU05 ZFT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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