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SN55 XDS

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,597 mi
Last recorded160,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 XDS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 160,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,306 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 122,781 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 107,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 92,846 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,014 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 82,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,086 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,194 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,435 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 XDS is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDS, 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 SN55 XDS registered?

SN55 XDS is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is SN55 XDS safe to buy?

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