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M666 SFN

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,503 mi
Last recorded157,503 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 SFN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 157,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim repaired

Pass 16 Jul 2019 152,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 149,429 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 149,409 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,441 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,439 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 134,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight heat used on steering arm

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 134,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight heat used on steering arm

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 126,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,658 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,891 miles

smoke level not registerd

Pass 18 Feb 2012 103,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2011 96,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

smoke emmisions too low to be measured

Pass 26 Feb 2011 96,859 miles

smoke emmisions too low to be measured

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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M666 SFN 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 70.6%.

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 M666 SFN, 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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M666 SFN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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