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FP05 TWE

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,714 mi
Last recorded200,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 TWE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 200,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 183,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 169,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED, BABY SEAT FITTED

Pass 19 Jan 2016 155,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 140,207 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 124,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,211 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,621 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 89,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,264 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 58,264 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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FP05 TWE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP05 TWE, 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 FP05 TWE registered?

FP05 TWE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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