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WM54 EMK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,516 mi
Last recorded149,516 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 EMK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 149,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 148,380 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,383 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 138,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,338 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Section starting to deteriorate

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 130,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Exhaust Flexi Section starting to deteriorate

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 121,667 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust Flexi Section starting to deteriorate

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 112,936 miles

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,907 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side rear tyre has large cut to side wall

Fail 7 Apr 2015 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre has large cut to side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,369 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack on o/s/front

Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2012 73,451 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 54,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 49,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,269 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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WM54 EMK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM54 EMK, 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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WM54 EMK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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