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FY05 XDB

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,859 mi
Last recorded170,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XDB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 170,859 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 148,135 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 116,986 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 111,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,272 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,945 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 101,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,755 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge, but not showing cords

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,109 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords exposed.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,109 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords exposed.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,975 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,569 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 3mm low material indicator

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,468 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades

Fail 3 Oct 2012 66,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,956 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,543 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 30,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,430 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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FY05 XDB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY05 XDB, 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 FY05 XDB registered?

FY05 XDB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is FY05 XDB safe to buy?

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