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FM55 NTV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

257,060 mi
Last recorded257,060 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NTV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 257,060 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 257,059 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 247,434 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 225,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 222,885 miles

n/s/f headlamp condensated

slight play in o/s/f top arm

tyres wearing edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 214,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexy poor

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 198,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 193,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 182,310 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 166,110 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 166,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing emits slight noise

Pass 21 Sep 2009 132,058 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 132,043 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads nearing warning indicator

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 98,050 miles

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

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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FM55 NTV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM55 NTV, 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 FM55 NTV registered?

FM55 NTV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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