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VU05 CLO

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,849 mi
Last recorded151,849 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CLO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 151,849 miles

2 child seat fitted

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 151,821 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

2 child seat fitted

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel has had a repair by weld

Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,819 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 120,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Feb 2015 120,772 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

tyre(s) bald on shoulder(s)

tyre(s) bald on shoulder(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 113,308 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but no sign of cords exposed

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi section weak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2014 113,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but no sign of cords exposed

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi section weak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2013 98,523 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 76,096 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 65,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,891 miles

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

rear tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,636 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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VU05 CLO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU05 CLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 CLO registered?

VU05 CLO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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