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MO51 STU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

206,523 mi
Last recorded206,523 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO51 STU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 206,523 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 206,523 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 199,940 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 193,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 193,632 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 187,012 miles

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 181,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 175,690 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 175,688 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 170,076 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 170,076 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2015 160,411 miles

n/s/rear lower suspension bush has signs of wear

Pass 2 Apr 2014 146,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 132,728 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,086 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 103,930 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes at rear showing slight corrosion

o/s/rear brake discs showing surface corrosion

Fail 12 May 2011 103,930 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 89,514 miles

o/s/front tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 15 May 2009 72,584 miles

front pads look to be getting low

nearside front headlamp moisture in lens

Fail 14 May 2009 72,571 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 53,300 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm keep check

Fail 2 May 2008 53,300 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for MO51 STU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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