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AF55 AKN

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,930 mi
Last recorded150,930 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 150,930 miles

informed by presenter air bag turned off

Pass 18 May 2022 135,376 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play on drop link bar

Pass 25 May 2021 129,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre slightly damaged on the inside side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 112,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2018 103,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 100,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges damage on side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges damage on side wall

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,659 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 65,956 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED, NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK OF ADUITS BELTS.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,925 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 57,923 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 43,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,601 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,502 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,119 miles

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

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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AF55 AKN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF55 AKN, 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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AF55 AKN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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