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241,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just made limit for emissions plate de faced (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush or mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just made limit for emissions plate de faced (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
only just passed emissions test (plate defaced)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
only just passed emissions test (plate defaced)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
little reserve travel on hand brake
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Wipers deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
reverse light
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
reverse light
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
baby seat fitted o/s rear not allowing full seat belt in spection outer sill covers fitted not allowing full sill inspection
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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NA08 AVE is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2008 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 99,439 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 NA08 AVE, 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 18 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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NA08 AVE is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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