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GL55 GYG

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,548 mi
Last recorded150,548 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GYG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,548 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 150,503 miles

Rear Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 141,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 12 Sep 2015 134,009 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 134,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 128,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 128,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

dashboard/Idrive faulty

nearside rear wheel repaired by weld

Pass 23 Dec 2013

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2013 117,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2012 106,304 miles

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

bulb failure warning lamp on

fuel door retaining mechanism faulty

offside front inner side lamp not working

Fail 12 Nov 2012 106,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

welding repair to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Fail 19 Oct 2012 105,294 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1 offside front position lamp not working, (angel eye lamp)

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Pass 15 Nov 2011 94,485 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)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear alloy damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,866 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,878 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,941 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 57,941 miles

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

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

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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GL55 GYG 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 58.8%.

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 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 GL55 GYG, 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 GL55 GYG registered?

GL55 GYG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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