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MV55 UFH

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

333,591 mi
Last recorded333,591 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 UFH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 333,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 195,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 188,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 174,608 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor being triggered (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor being triggered (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 174,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose bushing failing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor being triggered (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor being triggered (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 155,764 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 155,764 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush pin ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 132,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm bush excessive play (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing due to front bushes (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom control arm pin bush on rear hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outer edge wearing badly due to front bushes excessive play (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 105,660 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 105,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,958 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 79,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,717 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,191 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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MV55 UFH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV55 UFH, 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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MV55 UFH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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