MOT Status
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264,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material drivers side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommended soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material drivers side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommended soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Round by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Trailer socket cable tied closed
Trays and covers fitted
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake only just met legal limit
Parking brake travel high
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake travel high
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake only just met legal limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
covers and shields fitted
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Diesel test passed trigger point not met.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tested wet
trigger point not met
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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RL05 VEX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 RL05 VEX, 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 RL05 VEX registered?
RL05 VEX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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