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GP55 JWO

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,545 mi
Last recorded175,545 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 JWO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 175,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 146,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (INNER BUSH) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

WATER INSIDE OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT

Fail 19 Sep 2017 135,373 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (INNER BUSH) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

WATER INSIDE OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT

Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,935 miles

n/s + o/s front anti roll bar d-bushes very slight play

slight engine oil leak from sump

Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,778 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 117,900 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 117,900 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 104,298 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 Nov 2010 63,386 miles

Oil leak

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

oil on min

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,869 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,873 miles

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

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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GP55 JWO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP55 JWO, 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 GP55 JWO registered?

GP55 JWO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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