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MK55 FXL

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,634 mi
Last recorded182,634 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 FXL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 182,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 182,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 176,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 173,907 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 170,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 166,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 160,814 miles

Lower plastic under tray blocking view

Pass 12 Sep 2014 144,525 miles

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

Off side rear tyre inner side wall split.

Unable to record exhaust emissions due to low out put.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 130,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,536 miles

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 25 Aug 2011 110,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,164 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 99,164 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,167 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,826 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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MK55 FXL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK55 FXL, 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 MK55 FXL registered?

MK55 FXL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is MK55 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 FXL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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