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FD55 WZH

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,549 mi
Last recorded195,549 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WZH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 195,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 191,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 184,191 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 176,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 169,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 162,354 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 162,350 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 144,265 miles

Both rear brake pipes covered in thick protective coating

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 144,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 104,351 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn bald on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2012 104,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

both front wheels/tyres out of shape on inner edges

both rear tyres worn bald on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,677 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,335 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 76,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,851 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 WZH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD55 WZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD55 WZH registered?

FD55 WZH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is FD55 WZH safe to buy?

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