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152,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bad ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front wheel has 3 WELD repairs close together
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear wheel has 2 WELD repairs
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
rear suspension bushes perished and peeling
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
rear suspension bushes perished and peeling
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
surface corrosion around underbody areas
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
surface corrosion around underbody areas
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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)
exhaust flexy worn
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust flexy worn
front anti roll bar corroded
unable to see front brake pads clearly
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front anti roll bar corroded
unable to see front brake pads clearly
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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S16 LPR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver 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 S16 LPR, 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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S16 LPR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 May 2005.
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