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PO55 NZD

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,728 mi
Last recorded102,728 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 NZD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,728 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,941 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,274 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 86,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,754 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 68,193 miles

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

high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 21 May 2015 68,187 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

DBC (dynamic brake control) light on

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

high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 23 May 2014 59,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,134 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,456 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,709 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,213 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 32,946 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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PO55 NZD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO55 NZD, 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 PO55 NZD registered?

PO55 NZD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is PO55 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO55 NZD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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