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RE05 NCN

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,513 mi
Last recorded172,513 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 NCN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 172,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Lump of rubber out of bead rin protector band. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 172,508 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Five large air fresheners hanging fron interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding On footbrake and/or parking brake. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Lump of rubber out of bead rin protector band. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 162,172 miles

Head lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2022 162,170 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Head lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2019 158,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside h/light cleaning device inop

undertrays and eng.cover fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 146,584 miles

Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension and brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,036 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush FRONT ARM (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 137,729 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 129,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,405 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 113,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 102,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 102,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 80,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,351 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,746 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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RE05 NCN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RE05 NCN, 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 RE05 NCN registered?

RE05 NCN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RE05 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 NCN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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