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FN55 ZPP

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,799 mi
Last recorded123,799 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZPP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 123,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,139 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 99,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 78,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,159 miles

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

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

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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FN55 ZPP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN55 ZPP, 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 FN55 ZPP registered?

FN55 ZPP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FN55 ZPP safe to buy?

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