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SH05 RXR

2005 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,204 mi
Last recorded200,204 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 RXR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 200,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 193,093 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 193,093 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 186,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 186,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 181,805 miles

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

undrershields fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 181,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undrershields fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 160,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 153,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 145,736 miles

Exhaust emissions very clean and not detected by gas analyser

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

Pass 9 May 2016 139,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 132,876 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 126,242 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 126,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 114,582 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 114,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 105,519 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 105,504 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2011 96,986 miles

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

front tyres are tappering

Pass 28 May 2010 87,396 miles

front wiper blades poor

han d brake warning light staying on

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 15 May 2009 77,915 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,822 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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SH05 RXR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SH05 RXR, 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 SH05 RXR registered?

SH05 RXR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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