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FE55 XPO

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,974 mi
Last recorded193,974 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XPO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 193,974 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 193,321 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 193,321 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 183,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 175,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 175,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 175,320 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 169,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has part of the cover missing but beam pattern is not affect

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 169,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has part of the cover missing but beam pattern is not affect

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 157,910 miles

Chip in NS of windscreen.

Headlight lens are deterioted.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 157,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-Rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Chip in NS of windscreen.

Headlight lens are deterioted.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,954 miles

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

front tyres worn onedges.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 126,954 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres worn onedges.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,580 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,640 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 54,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,063 miles

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover cracked.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,184 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 31,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FE55 XPO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE55 XPO, 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 FE55 XPO registered?

FE55 XPO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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