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EY55 ENL

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,853 mi
Last recorded212,853 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ENL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 212,853 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 205,006 miles

Front Foglamps inop.

Front Pipe poor repair.

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 205,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Foglamps inop.

Front Pipe poor repair.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 196,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamps inop.

Fail 14 Feb 2022 196,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamps inop.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPMS light on.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 187,756 miles

Front Foglamps removed?

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPMS indicating a fault.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 187,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Foglamps removed?

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS indicating a fault.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 179,236 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust blow at front

Front metal brake pipes rusty

Rear brake pads low

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2019 169,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Poor repair to exhaust system. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Unable to fully inspect inner brake pads.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Signs of wear also cover in poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Rear Unable to fully inspect inner brake pads.

Fail 8 Feb 2019 168,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Poor repair to exhaust system. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Unable to fully inspect inner brake pads.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Signs of wear also cover in poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer side lamp inop.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Rear Unable to fully inspect inner brake pads.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 157,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge close legal limit

creaking noise coming from n/s/r suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2017 153,513 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe splitting/coming apart

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 153,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flexi pipe splitting/coming apart

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 148,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 142,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 132,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 120,547 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 120,547 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 108,160 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 704,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,205 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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EY55 ENL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY55 ENL, 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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EY55 ENL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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