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WA05 WZS

2005 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,540 mi
Last recorded164,540 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 WZS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 164,540 miles

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

bonnet stay struts weak

both rear brake flexy hoses perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,937 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 155,936 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of front tyre dangerous. (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front. (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall badly damaged. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

front wipers not tested.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 147,444 miles

engine covers fitted.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

outer sill covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,122 miles

to clean to obtain smoke reading

Fail 16 Jul 2015 139,122 miles

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

to clean to obtain smoke reading

Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 122,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,113 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 103,710 miles

light corrosion to main front to rear metal brake pipe (at rear)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,300 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,126 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 WZS is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

WA05 WZS is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WA05 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 WZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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