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SF55 WDX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 WDX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,663 miles

Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% both sides (1.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% both sides (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 77,544 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,855 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 50,883 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 48,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to carry out emissions check as emissions too clean

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,922 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,069 miles

N/S/E + O/S/F tyre edges worn

Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

N/S/E + O/S/F tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SF55 WDX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SF55 WDX, 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 SF55 WDX registered?

SF55 WDX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is SF55 WDX safe to buy?

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