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PX55 AWY

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,005 mi
Last recorded218,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 AWY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 218,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 210,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 203,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 202,945 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 202,945 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 194,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 179,080 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 164,632 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 164,632 miles

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

Exhaust rattle

Pass 5 Nov 2013 164,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 157,257 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 7 Sep 2011 136,241 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre bald on inside edge but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

plastic under sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection on under side floor pans

slight cracking on o/s rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 9 Sep 2010 115,418 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 115,407 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,083 miles

undertrays fitted to underneath of vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2008 59,083 miles

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

undertrays fitted to underneath of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,049 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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PX55 AWY 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 PX55 AWY, 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 PX55 AWY registered?

PX55 AWY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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