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AD54 UZU

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,082 mi
Last recorded177,082 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 UZU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 177,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2023 177,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 172,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel camber out

Fail 10 Mar 2022 172,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel camber out

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 159,361 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2020 159,361 miles

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

Offside Rear 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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 148,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 148,046 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018
Fail 23 Mar 2018

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 130,404 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front N/S+O/S Tyres worn inner outer edges

Front coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to get smoke reading for smoke test readings to low

Undershields fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 130,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken off back of gear box (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front N/S+O/S Tyres worn inner outer edges

Front coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to get smoke reading for smoke test readings to low

Undershields fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,850 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 111,580 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,593 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,246 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 72,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & stepping out on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,544 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,071 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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AD54 UZU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD54 UZU, 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 AD54 UZU registered?

AD54 UZU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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