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RY05 XSG

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,755 mi
Last recorded111,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XSG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,755 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both front fender indicators have black tinting (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 111,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both front fender indicators have black tinting (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 101,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,237 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 101,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,938 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,286 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,548 miles

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,663 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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RY05 XSG is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

RY05 XSG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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