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FV55 GFX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

162,212 mi
Last recorded162,212 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 GFX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 162,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,915 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 146,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,577 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 123,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 121,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 119,532 miles

Front exhaust clamp weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 116,570 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 113,420 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 109,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2014 105,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 100,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 96,075 miles

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

rear tyres stepping on inside edges

Pass 24 May 2011 892,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,417 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,282 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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FV55 GFX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FV55 GFX, 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

How do I check the history of FV55 GFX?

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What year was FV55 GFX registered?

FV55 GFX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is FV55 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 GFX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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