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T2 TFX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,120 mi
Last recorded206,120 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 TFX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 206,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 197,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 193,500 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 188,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 188,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 188,106 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30 ZR19 96Y "Jinyu" (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge bald and damaged sidewall having run on flat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 184,737 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 31 Mar 2018 184,737 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked Multiple cracks on inner bead (chalked) (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges on inner sidewall (chalked) (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning wire insecure nearside front

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 14 Mar 2017 178,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake pad warning sensor not attached

Rear exhaust flexi poor condition

Undertrays fitted underside

Fail 13 Mar 2017 178,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake pad warning sensor not attached

Rear exhaust flexi poor condition

Undertrays fitted underside

Pass 14 Mar 2016 172,840 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 172,840 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 163,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 151,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both f tyre worn on edges

f lambda not conected

Fail 9 Aug 2013 151,631 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both f tyre worn on edges

f lambda not conected

Pass 28 Jul 2012 130,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 123,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear tyres different sizes

osf tyre wall damaged

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

outer sills covered

slight play in nsr hub

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,234 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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T2 TFX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T2 TFX, 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 T2 TFX registered?

T2 TFX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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