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RF05 EYT

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,095 mi
Last recorded130,095 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EYT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 130,095 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front outer side light inoperative.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Unable to open fuel flap.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 130,079 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front outer side light inoperative.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Unable to open fuel flap.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 123,589 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,803 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 110,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 104,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,494 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 95,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,630 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,573 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,093 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,973 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 EYT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF05 EYT, 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 EYT registered?

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

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