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RF05 JBU

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,485 mi
Last recorded180,485 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 180,485 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 179,457 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn lower rear hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms bushes in poor condition

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside parking brake poor

offside front inner sidelight not working

offside front tyre close to legal limit and perished heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Feb 2019 156,691 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 156,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 133,733 miles

both headlamps faded - light output is reduced

both rear tyres- tread low

Fail 17 Jan 2018 133,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both headlamps faded - light output is reduced

both rear tyres- tread low

Pass 17 Jan 2017 116,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 115,788 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,451 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,454 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offide front tyre worn on inner edge and cut in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cut in tread

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 88,101 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,680 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 61,051 miles

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

no gas test sheet engine to clean to give reading

top up engine oil 2 ltrs

Pass 23 May 2009 61,051 miles

no gas test sheet engine to clean to give reading

top up engine oil 2 ltrs

Pass 24 May 2008 49,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JBU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

RF05 JBU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is RF05 JBU safe to buy?

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