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DX55 ZPM

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,294 mi
Last recorded193,294 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 ZPM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 193,294 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 174,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 154,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 135,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

n/s/f wheel has been repaired and slightly bent

Fail 26 Sep 2016 135,030 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 (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

n/s/f wheel has been repaired and slightly bent

Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD LOW (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 115,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD BELOW MIN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PAD BELOW MIN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 91,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,092 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,385 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,624 miles

Emissions to low to record

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,639 miles

Emissions to low to record

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

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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DX55 ZPM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX55 ZPM, 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 DX55 ZPM registered?

DX55 ZPM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is DX55 ZPM safe to buy?

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