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MD55 COM

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,298 mi
Last recorded187,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 COM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 187,298 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 173,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 162,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 148,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 136,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 127,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 121,889 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2014 121,889 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2013 115,983 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,059 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,417 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 80,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,067 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 62,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MD55 COM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MD55 COM, 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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MD55 COM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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