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MF05 FWH

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,843 mi
Last recorded147,843 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 FWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 147,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,435 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,150 miles

No acceleration detected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,066 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,039 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,947 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres, wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,555 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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MF05 FWH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MF05 FWH, 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 MF05 FWH registered?

MF05 FWH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is MF05 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 FWH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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