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RV05 MJF

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,931 mi
Last recorded167,931 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 MJF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 167,931 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 167,931 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 160,802 miles

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

slight play in os rack end

Pass 6 Feb 2012 155,574 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 155,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 146,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

undertray fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2011 146,235 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

undertray fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2010 125,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2010 125,383 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 105,037 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 104,943 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 73,407 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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RV05 MJF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RV05 MJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV05 MJF?

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What year was RV05 MJF registered?

RV05 MJF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is RV05 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 MJF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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