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T26 SKN

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 SKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,916 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,424 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,633 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,989 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated, close to masking beam pattern

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator is not fitted in brake pad

Nearside rear outer door handle is damaged but still functioning

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 98,988 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated, close to masking beam pattern

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator is not fitted in brake pad

Nearside rear outer door handle is damaged but still functioning

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,579 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 87,473 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 87,473 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2014 78,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 71,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2012 61,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,332 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 55,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,365 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 49,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,829 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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T26 SKN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T26 SKN, 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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T26 SKN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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