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WA05 VSM

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,302 mi
Last recorded219,302 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VSM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 219,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 211,350 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 184,587 miles

Exhaust flexi broken

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 157,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 157,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 131,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 131,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,205 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 28 May 2009 69,224 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,573 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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WA05 VSM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 WA05 VSM, 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 WA05 VSM registered?

WA05 VSM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is WA05 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 VSM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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