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SN55 OYS

2005 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,366 mi
Last recorded114,366 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OYS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 99,395 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 143,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 86,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 83,140 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 83,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,790 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 81,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,023 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,080 miles

2x front tyres starting to wear on edgies

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 41,800 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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SN55 OYS is a 2005 BMW 535 in Red 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 SN55 OYS, 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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SN55 OYS is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SN55 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 OYS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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