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FE55 XPP

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,440 mi
Last recorded165,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XPP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 165,440 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip lower then 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 157,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 150,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2015 147,523 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 144,894 miles

front discs have a lip on edge

rear tyres cracking up

wind screen has a crack but not bigger than 10mm

Fail 6 Aug 2014 144,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres cracking up

front discs have a lip on edge

wind screen has a crack but not bigger than 10mm

Fail 31 Aug 2013 143,069 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 143,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 140,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 133,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 122,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 8,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,470 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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FE55 XPP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE55 XPP, 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

How do I check the history of FE55 XPP?

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What year was FE55 XPP registered?

FE55 XPP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FE55 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 XPP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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