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VN55 OAY

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,039 mi
Last recorded163,039 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 OAY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 163,039 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 158,601 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 158,601 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,976 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 108,122 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 103,692 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,029 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 77,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,995 miles

severral chips in windscreen

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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VN55 OAY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey 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 VN55 OAY, 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 VN55 OAY registered?

VN55 OAY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is VN55 OAY safe to buy?

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