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EB55 PTB

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,440 mi
Last recorded104,440 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB55 PTB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 May 2016 104,440 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,592 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside front tyre has cracks in treads.

nearside rear tyre has cracks in treads.

offside rear tyre has cracks in treads.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,458 miles

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

near side and off side rear tyres have light cracking in treads

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,124 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,732 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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EB55 PTB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EB55 PTB, 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 EB55 PTB registered?

EB55 PTB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is EB55 PTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB55 PTB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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