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RF05 FDZ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,980 mi
Last recorded157,980 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 157,980 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 155,582 miles

all four tyres inner edge worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 138,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 118,539 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

airbag light on.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 118,539 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,812 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 98,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,956 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 FDZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

RF05 FDZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is RF05 FDZ safe to buy?

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