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PL05 ULR

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,159 mi
Last recorded112,159 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ULR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,159 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,187 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 106,187 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,612 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,857 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,857 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,932 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 84,812 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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,743 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre bold on edges and has cuts in thread

offside front tyre bold on edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front tyre bold on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre bold on edges and has cuts in thread

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage on O/s/f tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 57,805 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage on O/s/f tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,368 miles

All 4 tyres have sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,352 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

All 4 tyres have sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r rim has weld repair on inner bead

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,521 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,367 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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PL05 ULR is a 2005 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 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 PL05 ULR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 ULR registered?

PL05 ULR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is PL05 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 ULR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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