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RA05 UHK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,538 mi
Last recorded191,538 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UHK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 191,538 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 191,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 185,727 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 185,727 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 184,499 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 177,261 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/side rear

front tyres wearing on inside and outside

rear tyres wearing slightly on inside

slight exhaust blow at front down pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2015 179,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 14 Apr 2014 162,665 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 162,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,423 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 137,421 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 113,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,731 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 92,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,937 miles

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,642 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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RA05 UHK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA05 UHK, 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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RA05 UHK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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