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SV05 BVT

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,201 mi
Last recorded91,201 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 91,201 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Rear both rear driveshafts leaking grease from crimped caps between the gaitor and the cv joint

Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Rear both rear driveshafts leaking grease from crimped caps between the gaitor and the cv joint

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexy pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

exhaust flexy pipe broken but still secure.

small cut on nearside front tyre on tread area.

underbody plastic trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 83,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure A.B.S. Wiring (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexy pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

exhaust flexy pipe broken but still secure.

small cut on nearside front tyre on tread area.

underbody plastic trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,102 miles

2 x front brake pipes corroding

2 x front tyres wearing inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi corroding

o/s/r outer cv boot leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 79,101 miles

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

2 x front brake pipes corroding

2 x front tyres wearing inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi corroding

o/s/r outer cv boot leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,694 miles

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

o/s/f steering slight play advise investigation needs undertray removed to diagnose

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,666 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,193 miles

front pipe flexi section slightly deterioated

Fail 18 Feb 2012 66,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pipe flexi section slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 58,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SV05 BVT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SV05 BVT, 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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SV05 BVT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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