MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 child seat fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Inner wheel has had a repair by weld
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
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)
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
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
osr tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres uneven tread wear
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was VU05 CLO registered?
VU05 CLO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 March 2005.
Is VU05 CLO safe to buy?
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