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RF05 EWD

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,830 mi
Last recorded145,830 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EWD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 145,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 140,026 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 137,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 134,644 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 134,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle emits blue smoke but not considered excessive

Fail 26 Jan 2015 124,705 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle emits blue smoke but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 184,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine emits slight smoke at tick over.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 184,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine emits slight smoke at tick over.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 145,095 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever near top of travel.

Slight smoke on tickover.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 99,182 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 70,258 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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RF05 EWD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF05 EWD, 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 RF05 EWD registered?

RF05 EWD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is RF05 EWD safe to buy?

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