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SB55 VHN

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,298 mi
Last recorded149,298 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 VHN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 149,298 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s and above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake has little reserve travel

parking brake efficency only just met it would appear the brakes need adjusting

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 19 May 2018 145,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 136,904 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 134,338 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 102,164 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 89,080 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,140 miles

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

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside front tyre has multiple cuts on inner sidewall - none reaching cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 75,284 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 75,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,904 miles

unable to obtain metered smoke reading engine too clean

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,119 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,949 miles

front pads getting low

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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SB55 VHN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB55 VHN, 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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SB55 VHN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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