MOT reliability
Bmw 535d
3 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Bmw 535d vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 535d has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,865 miles.
3
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
5,275
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 535d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 535d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
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Other33%
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Brakes26%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Identification & plates3%
Bmw 535d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Bmw 535d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 535d MOT tests:
- shields fitted from new restricting access (3 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Shields fitted from new restricting access (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR inner and outer brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
Bmw 535d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 103,082 |
| 2008 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 119,491 |
Bmw 535d reliability FAQ
Across 3 Bmw 535d vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 535d MOT issues are:
shields fitted from new restricting access; Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Shields fitted from new restricting access.
The typical Bmw 535d in our data has covered around
123,865 miles.
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