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RY05 TOU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,887 mi
Last recorded180,887 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 TOU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 180,887 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted as standard

Pass 12 Nov 2021 166,052 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted so some components cannot be seen

Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 143,975 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 127,869 miles

Central Stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Inner arch evidence of fouling at some point.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 127,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Inner arch evidence of fouling at some point.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,827 miles

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

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

rear lower suspension bushes dry (squeaking under load)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 103,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear lower suspension bushes dry (squeaking under load)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,781 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,314 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension bump stop split in two

vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,102 miles

Emissions to low to test[this is not a fauilt]

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,130 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RY05 TOU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RY05 TOU, 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 RY05 TOU registered?

RY05 TOU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RY05 TOU safe to buy?

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