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AO05 NFA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,584 mi
Last recorded108,584 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 108,584 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,301 miles

Both Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges. This may be due to a worn Track Rod end on the O/S/F

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

The O/S/F tyre has a nail in the outer treaded area

The O/S/R tyre has a small cut in the inner treaded area, not thought to be down to the cords

Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,301 miles

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

Both Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges. This may be due to a worn Track Rod end on the O/S/F

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

The O/S/F tyre has a nail in the outer treaded area

The O/S/R tyre has a small cut in the inner treaded area, not thought to be down to the cords

Pass 1 Jun 2009 847,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,763 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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AO05 NFA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AO05 NFA, 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 AO05 NFA registered?

AO05 NFA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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