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SP05 EYM

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,894 mi
Last recorded203,894 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 EYM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 203,894 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 183,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 193,467 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 182,878 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 182,858 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 173,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 164,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 156,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 143,978 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 121,553 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,651 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2010 89,804 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,743 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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SP05 EYM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP05 EYM, 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 SP05 EYM registered?

SP05 EYM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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