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WR55 FJV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,723 mi
Last recorded272,723 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 272,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay front flexi outer casing detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 272,696 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay front flexi outer casing detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 272,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge (inner edge worn and tyre also close to limit) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front outer pad completely worn down that the caliper clip is scoring the disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gas leak (fumes in the offside wheel arch area) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from rear flexi hose to front corroded (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 258,879 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 246,820 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 236,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 232,310 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 14 Jan 2015 227,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 221,902 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 221,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 212,606 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 212,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 204,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 177,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 141,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 107,193 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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WR55 FJV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR55 FJV, 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 WR55 FJV registered?

WR55 FJV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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