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EF55 UWP

2005 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,839 mi
Last recorded190,839 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UWP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 190,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 184,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 170,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 161,531 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 161,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 140,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,557 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 112,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,561 miles

both front tyre edges worn low

Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 86,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2015 82,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,644 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,644 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,585 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,590 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,156 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,496 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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EF55 UWP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EF55 UWP, 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 EF55 UWP registered?

EF55 UWP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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