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HV55 WGW

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,756 mi
Last recorded135,756 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WGW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,756 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear tyre have cut in the outer side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,417 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 168,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 165,379 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 165,379 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 150,363 miles

offside front one of the side light has intermittent fualty ?

Fail 27 Sep 2013 150,363 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 132,250 miles

exhaust frt flexi pipe separating

front fog lights misted up

Fail 11 Sep 2012 131,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front flexi joint mesh separated

offside and nearside front fog lights have water ingress

Pass 7 Oct 2011 111,084 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,008 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,085 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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HV55 WGW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV55 WGW, 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 HV55 WGW registered?

HV55 WGW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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