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FG55 VRC

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,168 mi
Last recorded282,168 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VRC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 282,168 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including sill / both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 266,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 266,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 261,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 256,651 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 256,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended corroded (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear lower sill damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 250,767 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip not 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 250,766 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip not 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front remove rear veiw obstruction

Front phone holder front screen glued on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backplate loose

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

Rear seat belts not checked seats stowed and 4 tyres on top

handbrake has long travel but just has reserve

Pass 30 Nov 2020 244,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 235,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 222,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 206,661 miles

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

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

sat nav holder and ornements removed from centre screen

Pass 18 Aug 2016 190,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 173,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 159,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer cv boots have seepage of grease

Fail 2 Oct 2014 158,707 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer cv boots have seepage of grease

Pass 2 Oct 2013 134,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,535 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 115,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,896 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 97,894 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,457 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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FG55 VRC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG55 VRC, 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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FG55 VRC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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