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WU55 CCE

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

205,674 mi
Last recorded205,674 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CCE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 205,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 195,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 188,910 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 182,939 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 174,133 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 170,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 274,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 154,773 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to o/s flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,530 miles

back box hanger snapped system secure

Pass 11 Jan 2014 94,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low for machine to read.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,014 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 74,130 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 69,053 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,626 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,655 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 52,420 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WU55 CCE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WU55 CCE, 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 WU55 CCE registered?

WU55 CCE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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