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TLZ 1021

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,670 mi
Last recorded160,670 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLZ 1021
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 160,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 149,793 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,823 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 122,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,663 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,420 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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TLZ 1021 is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLZ 1021, 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 TLZ 1021 registered?

TLZ 1021 is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is TLZ 1021 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLZ 1021 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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