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PE05 ZDG

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,350 mi
Last recorded140,350 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 ZDG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,350 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 140,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 136,650 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 136,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 127,519 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing lower platform worn (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing lower platform worn (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 116,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint broken up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle also can not turn wheel when jacked up (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle also can not turn wheel when jacked up, rubbing through fuel pipe (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing lower platform worn (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing lower platform worn (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 104,938 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,034 miles

NSF Tyre out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,586 miles

Nearside front spring broken at extreme end but seating correctly

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,007 miles

Rear wishbone bushes peeling slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,179 miles

emissions so clean that machine did not detect any smoke.

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,658 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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PE05 ZDG is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE05 ZDG, 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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PE05 ZDG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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