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RF05 YDU

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,079 mi
Last recorded175,079 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 175,079 miles

SERVICE?...245/40/18 X 4,,PLASTICS X 3,,,OSF D/MIRROR DAM,,RED TPS ON DASH

Fail 9 May 2019 175,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSF & OSF = BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

SERVICE?...245/40/18 X 4,,PLASTICS X 3,,,OSF D/MIRROR DAM,,RED TPS ON DASH

Pass 7 Feb 2018 158,340 miles

PLASTIC COVERS X 3 ETC,,245/40/18 X 4,,OSF D/MIRROR FRACTURED,,NSF D/LIK SS WEAR/LIFT-PODOT,2 X R/TYRES IE'S WORN,,REAR B/PADS 60%,,,

Pass 11 Feb 2017 143,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,056 miles

245/40/18 X 4

OSF DOOR MIRROR GLASS S/DAMAGE

OSF FOG INOP

Pass 26 Feb 2015 114,007 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,488 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 96,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,789 miles

check front inner brake pads

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,783 miles

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

check front inner brake pads

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,243 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,833 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 YDU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YDU, 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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RF05 YDU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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