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RF55 XZH

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

239,711 mi
Last recorded239,711 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XZH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 239,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 239,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 231,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2022 217,169 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 217,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 210,472 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

low brake pads warning lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Apr 2021 210,400 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

low brake pads warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Apr 2020 203,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS Light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to front number plate but still readable

n/s/f brake wear indicator loose (not attached)

washers low fluid

Fail 6 Apr 2020 203,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS Light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to front number plate but still readable

n/s/f brake wear indicator loose (not attached)

washers low fluid

Pass 11 Feb 2019 191,792 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 191,792 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 180,725 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 180,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear brake pipes over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking Slight leak from corroded brake pipe therefore roller brake test not carried out (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 175,498 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 154,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 134,100 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 134,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,739 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 114,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear brake pipes.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

front tyres wearing low outer edges.

inner bead rims slightly distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

water ingress nearside front spot lamp.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 98,261 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear brake pipes.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

front tyres wearing low outer edges.

inner bead rims slightly distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

water ingress nearside front spot lamp.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,448 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 27 Sep 2010 73,626 miles

creak from offside rear suspension

rear cross axle brake pipe pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,124 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)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

two nails in nearside rear tyre.

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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RF55 XZH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RF55 XZH, 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 RF55 XZH registered?

RF55 XZH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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