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FP05 WRV

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,187 mi
Last recorded198,187 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 198,187 miles

Damp around nearside front shock absorber

Exhaust flexi section has a minor leak

Play in both front track rod ends

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2018 188,492 miles

Both rear brake hoses cracking.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Across all rear seats. ()

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 188,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Nearside rear, by sub-frame , both brake pipes. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake hoses cracking.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Across all rear seats. ()

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 180,196 miles

Nearside rear lower(rear) hub bush

Nearside rear suspension air bag poor condition

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2017 180,196 miles

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

Nearside rear lower(rear) hub bush

Nearside rear suspension air bag poor condition

Offside rear tyre low 245 40 18

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 May 2016 166,038 miles

Exhaust flexi section

Front and rear pads low

Pass 12 May 2015 154,755 miles

Front tyres low inner edges

Fail 12 May 2015 154,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low inner edges

Pass 14 May 2014 143,874 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Brake pipe to Offside rear corroding

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 May 2014 143,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres getting low

Brake pipe to Offside rear corroding

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 134,530 miles

Both rear brake discs outer surfaces corroded

signs of slight exhaust blow to front exhaust flexy section

Fail 14 May 2013 134,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs outer surfaces corroded

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

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)

signs of slight exhaust blow to front exhaust flexy section

Pass 18 May 2012 127,054 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 13 May 2011 121,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,358 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing

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

Offside wiper blade smearing

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

Pass 6 May 2009 102,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 90,251 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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FP05 WRV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP05 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

FP05 WRV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is FP05 WRV safe to buy?

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