MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside handbrake is slower than nearside to react
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
play in o/s of steering rack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine coolant leak
play in o/s of steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front lower under tray damaged and screws missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front lower under tray damaged and screws missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
possible front inner brake pads starting to get low
slight play at power rack o/s
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
possible front inner brake pads starting to get low
slight play at power rack o/s
slight play at power rack o/s
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
n/s front tyre starting to get out of shape on inner edges
o/s front tyre at 3mm on inner tread
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
n/s front tyre starting to get out of shape on inner edges
o/s front tyre at 3mm on inner tread
slight play at power rack o/s
Engine oil level on minimum when pre checked for MOT
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both headlights no beam pattern due to euro deflectors fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW03 FFF 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 76.5%.
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 SW03 FFF, 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 SW03 FFF registered?
SW03 FFF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 September 2005.
Is SW03 FFF safe to buy?
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