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FY55 VUO

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

189,841 mi
Last recorded189,841 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VUO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 189,841 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 184,071 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 177,632 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 169,857 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 163,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,332 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 140,512 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 130,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 120,595 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 120,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

baby seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,574 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,596 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,544 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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FY55 VUO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FY55 VUO, 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 FY55 VUO registered?

FY55 VUO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is FY55 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 VUO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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