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DK55 WMO

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,159 mi
Last recorded170,159 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 WMO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 170,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 161,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 151,013 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 142,672 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side rear suspension assembly changed advise to do wheel tracking

Fail 8 Aug 2019 142,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured hub broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small cracks in both rear brake hose

Fail 3 Aug 2019 142,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small cracks in both rear brake hose

Pass 7 Aug 2018 132,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 106,525 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,091 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,269 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 80,089 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,974 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,098 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 38,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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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DK55 WMO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK55 WMO, 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 DK55 WMO registered?

DK55 WMO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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