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WG05 EBC

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,926 mi
Last recorded157,926 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EBC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,926 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 157,926 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 142,606 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 142,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,266 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 135,266 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 127,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 122,096 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 4 Oct 2011 110,510 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 99,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 83,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

damage front number plate.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

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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WG05 EBC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WG05 EBC, 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 WG05 EBC registered?

WG05 EBC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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