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SO55 OWM

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 OWM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,716 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes to flexes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm to bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,074 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small nick in gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,947 miles

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

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

engine covers , sill covers , undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Dec 2019 86,304 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays , sill covers + engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 17 Dec 2019 86,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays , sill covers + engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,762 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,545 miles

parking brake system requires attention

under trays fitted obscuring several testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,756 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flex hose to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flex hose to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,330 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked

slight dammage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2013 56,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked

slight dammage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,247 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,213 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 46,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Dec 2010 39,022 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,940 miles

corrosion on nearside front disc

sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

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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SO55 OWM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SO55 OWM, 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

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What year was SO55 OWM registered?

SO55 OWM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is SO55 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 OWM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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