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VO05 NBN

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,657 mi
Last recorded178,657 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 NBN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 178,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 7 Apr 2021 176,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 167,034 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 167,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Vertical link/drop arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 149,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,203 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 128,035 miles

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

Offside Front slight play on inner rack joint

Pass 19 Jan 2015 104,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,530 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,721 miles

high level brake light out

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,467 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 39,960 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,574 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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VO05 NBN 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 82.4%.

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 VO05 NBN, 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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VO05 NBN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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