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AP05 OXL

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,690 mi
Last recorded126,690 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OXL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside mirror deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2019 123,689 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper smearing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2018 121,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper smearing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 13 Feb 2017 117,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,266 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,417 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 100,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,890 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,031 miles

o/s front outer position lamp inop inner one ok 50% of o/s front light still visible

Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s front outer position lamp inop inner one ok 50% of o/s front light still visible

Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

frount grills missing

wipers smear and noisey

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,898 miles

frount grills missing

wipers smear and noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,019 miles

outer wall of nearside front tyre cut and inner tread getting worn.

rear brake pads low.

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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AP05 OXL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP05 OXL, 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 AP05 OXL registered?

AP05 OXL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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