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SF55 XNX

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,894 mi
Last recorded154,894 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XNX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 154,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,046 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 140,201 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 140,201 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut both (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 130,712 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 130,712 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,720 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Front exhaust pipe/ DPF starting to break away

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,328 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,323 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,119 miles

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)

both rear upper suspension arm bushes starting to break away

long handbrake travel

no diesel emissions due to low reading

Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

both rear upper suspension arm bushes starting to break away

long handbrake travel

no diesel emissions due to low reading

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,301 miles

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre small cut in side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,642 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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SF55 XNX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF55 XNX?

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What year was SF55 XNX registered?

SF55 XNX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SF55 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 XNX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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