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PX55 GZY

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,491 mi
Last recorded156,491 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GZY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 156,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 144,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 137,908 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 137,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 137,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner light source not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 127,417 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 127,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,505 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,273 miles

Brake pipe leaking O/S front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,096 miles

cut in nsf tyre side wall not to canvas

Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,025 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,058 miles

passed emission too low to register on test

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,601 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 17,601 miles

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

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 GZY 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 72.2%.

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 PX55 GZY, 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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PX55 GZY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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