MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both number plates (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both number plates (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Not able to carry out full inspection of all metal brake pipes (above fuel tank or behind plastic under vehicle covers)
Not able to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic sill covers fitted)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M5 ABV is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,549 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 M5 ABV, 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 22 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M5 ABV registered?
M5 ABV is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 5 November 2004.
Is M5 ABV safe to buy?
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