MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST JOINT TO TURBO (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Illuminated Indicating a Fault
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Illuminated Indicating a Fault
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipes to rear flexi pipes corroding.
Unable to clearly see front brake pads.
Unable to clearly see inner rear brake pads.
Unable to get engine warm enough for temp prob to register.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
all four tyres have shoulder wear
unable to fully visualise front brake pads, though appear worn close to wear warning wire
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas,and devoid of tread on inner shoulder
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas,and devoid of tread on inner shoulder
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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RY54 ZYM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RY54 ZYM, 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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RY54 ZYM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2005.
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