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R7 MGN

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,848 mi
Last recorded185,848 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 MGN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 185,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 182,158 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly on tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 182,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly on tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 178,834 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 162,035 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 162,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 152,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,880 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 Mar 2011 116,859 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,892 miles

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

front brake pads look to be getting low

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,878 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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R7 MGN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R7 MGN, 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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R7 MGN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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