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Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex, on limit (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
smell of diesel from under bonnet, no leak found due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex, on limit (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
smell of diesel from under bonnet, no leak found due to covers fitted
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear tyres are wearing on inner treads
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres are wearing on inner treads
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner treads
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/sf wiper blade split
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wiper blades not tested
o/sf wiper blade split
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
covers fitted to both outer sills
o/sf & n/sf tyres are wearing on inner / outer treads
o/sr tyre is worn on the very edge of inner treads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres wearing on inner / outer edges of treads
n/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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RX05 ZFU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RX05 ZFU, 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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RX05 ZFU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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