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GX55 NZO

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,135 mi
Last recorded158,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 NZO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 158,135 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 158,125 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 145,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 142,092 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 142,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 128,674 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 117,686 miles

emission to clean

Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,568 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 116,568 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2016 110,036 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,063 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,725 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 96,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2013 90,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 90,075 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,643 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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GX55 NZO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GX55 NZO, 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 GX55 NZO registered?

GX55 NZO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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