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RF05 FWK

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,403 mi
Last recorded165,403 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FWK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 165,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front windscreen stone chip

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 154,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 154,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 151,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 147,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 147,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 134,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 122,293 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,465 miles

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

air bag light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre out of shape (245/40 R18 93Y)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre out of shape (245/40 R18 93Y)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,968 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

EMISSION TO LOW TO REGISTER

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,113 miles

REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,767 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,734 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 FWK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

RF05 FWK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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