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PF54 DWZ

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,717 mi
Last recorded123,717 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 DWZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,717 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

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

Rear suspension slow to rise

Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,695 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Ride height indicating a fault

Fail 30 Jul 2021 123,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Ride height indicating a fault

Pass 19 Jun 2020 122,744 miles

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

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

suspension bushes worn

rear suspension slow at leveling

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,221 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 117,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf jacking pad missing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,797 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil low

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 104,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,391 miles

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf jacking pad missing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 95,387 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gas too clean to register

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,090 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Oil leak

Outer sills covered.

Under vehicle covers fitted.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,088 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted.

Oil leak

Outer sills covered.

Under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,590 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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PF54 DWZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF54 DWZ, 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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What year was PF54 DWZ registered?

PF54 DWZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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