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PG05 UOA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 UOA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,140 miles

exhaust front pipe sheath insecure

oil leak

tpms warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2016 145,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and wearing very unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

TPMS warning light on

exhaust front pipe sheath insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2015 136,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 135,359 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 135,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 128,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 121,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 96,150 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 May 2010 94,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,961 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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PG05 UOA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PG05 UOA, 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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PG05 UOA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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