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SW03 FFF

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,852 mi
Last recorded226,852 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 FFF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 226,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 214,870 miles

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

offside handbrake is slower than nearside to react

Pass 11 Jul 2018 200,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 194,272 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 180,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 167,708 miles

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2015 167,708 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 146,819 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 146,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 126,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 110,256 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 110,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 94,214 miles

Engine oil level on minimum when pre checked for MOT

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,078 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,933 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for SW03 FFF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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