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FD55 WTZ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,328 mi
Last recorded134,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WTZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 134,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff/Offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, Inner and outer bushes (All marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 134,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff/Offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, Inner and outer bushes (All marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,106 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 133,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,673 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 121,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,184 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 111,184 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,661 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On Dash

N/S/R Brake Caliper Rattle Clip Missing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,288 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 109,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,908 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorating

Fail 28 Nov 2017 106,904 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft joint leaking grease

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,723 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,832 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 97,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,761 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front yres and n/s rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

tyres of a different tread pattern on rear axle

Fail 5 Dec 2012 91,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front yres and n/s rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

tyres of a different tread pattern on rear axle

Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 78,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,436 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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FD55 WTZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FD55 WTZ, 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 FD55 WTZ registered?

FD55 WTZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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