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WU05 ZDX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,097 mi
Last recorded159,097 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ZDX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 159,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 154,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level partially reduced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Mar 2022 145,317 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 137,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 131,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 124,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,949 miles

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 107,948 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear suspension air bags perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2016 102,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear air bags perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,422 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front exhauast flexi deteriorated

sunroof glass smashed

Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front exhauast flexi deteriorated

sunroof glass smashed

Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,834 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,136 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,917 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,911 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre depth 2.5mm.

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,807 miles

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

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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WU05 ZDX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU05 ZDX, 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 WU05 ZDX registered?

WU05 ZDX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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