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RK05 UWO

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,894 mi
Last recorded169,894 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UWO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 169,894 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 169,882 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified has been cut and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf has been cut open and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 164,074 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 164,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 157,562 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 157,557 miles

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

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

Engine under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,152 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 137,152 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)

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 0.0mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,335 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 120,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 105,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 99,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 89,317 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 88,640 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,072 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level on minimum

Pass 1 May 2009 54,136 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 54,131 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,919 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 27,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

wipers smearing screen

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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RK05 UWO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK05 UWO, 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 RK05 UWO registered?

RK05 UWO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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