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GY55 FSA

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,471 mi
Last recorded147,471 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 FSA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 147,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,832 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS AND ALONG INNER SIL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP BROKEN (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2017 134,454 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 134,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,205 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,433 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,270 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,605 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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GY55 FSA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue 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 GY55 FSA, 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 GY55 FSA registered?

GY55 FSA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is GY55 FSA safe to buy?

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