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Y11 RFY

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,729 mi
Last recorded80,729 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 RFY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,729 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut across the tread pattern, but not deep enough to reach reinforcement.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 80,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Sep 2014 76,386 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,411 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 91,089 miles

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front tyre's wearing on the edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,404 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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Y11 RFY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y11 RFY, 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 Y11 RFY registered?

Y11 RFY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is Y11 RFY safe to buy?

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