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WF55 VWB

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,000 mi
Last recorded133,000 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VWB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 133,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 133,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,742 miles

Large cover fitted underside

Tyre pressure monitoring system. warning light is on.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 117,742 miles

Large cover fitted underside

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system. warning light is on.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 101,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 100,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,271 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2012 91,270 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,287 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,580 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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WF55 VWB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF55 VWB, 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 WF55 VWB registered?

WF55 VWB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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