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RY54 FDD

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,469 mi
Last recorded177,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 FDD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 177,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 171,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 164,913 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 164,913 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 154,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 145,666 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,044 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 115,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,294 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,361 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 64,140 miles

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

front offside tyre scrubed off on inner edge"borderline pass"

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,140 miles

front offside tyre scrubed off on inner edge"borderline pass"

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,774 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,168 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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RY54 FDD 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 82.4%.

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 RY54 FDD, 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 RY54 FDD registered?

RY54 FDD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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