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WN55 AOG

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,406 mi
Last recorded214,406 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 AOG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 214,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 210,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 207,192 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 204,027 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 204,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 202,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 200,255 miles

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

tyre warning light

Pass 25 Apr 2019 195,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 195,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35X19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2018 184,063 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 1 May 2018 184,063 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 26 Apr 2017 174,640 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 9 May 2016 164,242 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 164,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 155,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 147,820 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 147,812 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 135,261 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 135,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 114,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 95,682 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 95,682 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 77,107 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 77,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 58,688 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,923 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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WN55 AOG is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WN55 AOG, 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 WN55 AOG registered?

WN55 AOG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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