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MC05 WAA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,722 mi
Last recorded201,722 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 WAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 201,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 196,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 185,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre out of shape on inner edge

tpms warning light is on

Fail 28 May 2019 185,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre out of shape on inner edge

tpms warning light is on

Pass 2 Feb 2018 177,274 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 177,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 169,444 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 169,432 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to back pipes at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Considerable play ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 151,074 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted to NSR. ( unable to inspect seat belt)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 151,075 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted to NSR. ( unable to inspect seat belt)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 133,547 miles

Both front wipers smeary

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 121,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 113,512 miles

air bag light stay on.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 113,512 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light stay on.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,974 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,625 miles

oil getting low

Fail 29 Sep 2010 82,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,600 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,794 miles

front number plate not fully fixed

smoke level too low to register on meter

Pass 13 May 2008 50,577 miles

non run flat tyre and run flat tyre fitted to front axle

non run flat tyres fitted to rear axle

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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MC05 WAA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MC05 WAA, 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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MC05 WAA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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