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RJ05 PDV

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,959 mi
Last recorded177,959 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PDV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 177,959 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 177,702 miles

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

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 167,411 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 167,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 150,848 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 110,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,621 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,173 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,570 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,951 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 32,149 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,540 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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RJ05 PDV 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 76.5%.

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 RJ05 PDV, 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 RJ05 PDV registered?

RJ05 PDV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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