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SG05 BZY

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,083 mi
Last recorded145,083 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 BZY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 145,083 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

tpms light is on

Fail 25 Feb 2022 145,075 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting and flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 131,291 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,979 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 103,207 miles

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

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

travel on hand brake

Fail 11 Mar 2017 103,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

travel on hand brake

Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

nearside rear brake juddering

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

flat tyre warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,592 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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SG05 BZY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 SG05 BZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG05 BZY registered?

SG05 BZY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is SG05 BZY safe to buy?

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