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X11 NGF

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,261 mi
Last recorded155,261 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 NGF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 155,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mil lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 11 Mar 2020 155,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mil lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,993 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,367 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres bold on inner edges

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,542 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,746 miles

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

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

offside rear trye sidewall slight damage

Fail 31 Mar 2011 77,746 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

offside rear trye sidewall slight damage

Fail 31 Mar 2011 77,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not visable

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,700 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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X11 NGF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X11 NGF, 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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X11 NGF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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