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PE55 NZP

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,415 mi
Last recorded135,415 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 NZP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 135,415 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 117,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,269 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 75,940 miles

dry bush on n/s/f suspension

engine smokes at times

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 2 May 2017 75,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dry bush on n/s/f suspension

engine smokes at times

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,871 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,504 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 71,504 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer parts of tread

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner part of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer parts of tread

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,202 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,012 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,201 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,901 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,126 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,288 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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PE55 NZP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE55 NZP, 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 PE55 NZP registered?

PE55 NZP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 NZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 NZP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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