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RV05 GZR

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,300 mi
Last recorded182,300 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GZR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 182,300 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 171,115 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 171,107 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 169,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 169,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 156,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 137,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no smoke reading detected

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank strap slack

Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,757 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,081 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 48,469 miles

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

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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RV05 GZR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV05 GZR, 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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RV05 GZR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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