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RF05 FZB

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,334 mi
Last recorded120,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,334 miles

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

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 110,872 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 110,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 109,162 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2023 109,162 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2022 108,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 108,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,584 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,900 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,809 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Play in o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arms rear bearings

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2016 93,785 miles

Nearside Front 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 Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Play in o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arms rear bearings

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,777 miles

Front anti roll bar link bar at n/s dust cover perishing/splitting.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,769 miles

Front tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edge.

Rear suspensiom arms o/s & n/s front bushes becoming unbonded.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,797 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,218 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 FZB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF05 FZB registered?

RF05 FZB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is RF05 FZB safe to buy?

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