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R888 EAG

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,055 mi
Last recorded157,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 EAG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 157,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 157,055 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 154,795 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 154,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 151,176 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 151,175 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 143,959 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes deteriated, but not causing excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel welded, but not braking away

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2016 143,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear suspension arm bushes deteriated, but not causing excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel welded, but not braking away

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 126,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 109,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,252 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,840 miles

undertrays and both outer sills fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,443 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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R888 EAG is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R888 EAG, 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 R888 EAG registered?

R888 EAG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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