MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/front metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/rear lower suspension bush has signs of wear
exhaust front flexi section behind first cat is split/cracked
n/s/rear lower suspension bush looks cracked and slightly out of shape and also showing rusty residue but no play detected
rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion
front exhaust flexi section cracking and has a very slight sign of blowing
front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion
n/s/front track rod end dust boot has a small split
o/s/rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
rear brake pads getting low and discs showing wear and corrosion
very slight steering rack play
front to rear metal brake pipes at rear showing slight corrosion
o/s/rear brake discs showing surface corrosion
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake pads low
n/s/rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and is on the limits
o/s/rear brake discs showing surface corrosion
o/s/front tyre has a nail in the tread.
front pads look to be getting low
nearside front headlamp moisture in lens
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre 3mm keep check
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
o/s/r tyre 3mm keep check
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MO51 STU 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 68.2%.
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 MO51 STU, 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 MO51 STU registered?
MO51 STU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2005.
Is MO51 STU safe to buy?
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