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MX02 CUZ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

240,687 mi
Last recorded240,687 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 CUZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 240,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

os and ns raer upper Suspension arm joints slight play

parking brakek imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Dec 2021 233,391 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 233,350 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive gas leak from front exhaust flexi pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 226,931 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn / slight gas leak

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 226,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi pipe worn / slight gas leak

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 218,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel damaged inner not loosing pressure

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 218,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements Both (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel damaged inner not loosing pressure

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 201,147 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 177,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,571 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 149,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

low emissions,no print out,oil temp 77

Fail 23 Jun 2015 143,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

low emissions,no print out,oil temp 77

Pass 16 Jun 2014 133,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 133,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre puncture light is on

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 100,728 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,674 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,765 miles

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

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

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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MX02 CUZ 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 MX02 CUZ, 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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MX02 CUZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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