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AF55 DBV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,049 mi
Last recorded166,049 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DBV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 166,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint is incomplete/insecure recomend repair/replace (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured advise replace (1.4.A.2f)

hazard lights double flash, recomend further inspection/repair

Fail 24 Nov 2016 166,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside, from floor pan up and over rear axle to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint is incomplete/insecure recomend repair/replace (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured advise replace (1.4.A.2f)

hazard lights double flash, recomend further inspection/repair

Pass 20 Oct 2015 158,543 miles

Nearside no print out on emissions

engine undertrays fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2015 158,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside no print out on emissions

engine undertrays fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 142,009 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 142,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,032 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,168 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2009 39,281 miles

Centre Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Centre Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,509 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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AF55 DBV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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