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MX55 MKP

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,190 mi
Last recorded164,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 MKP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 164,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 159,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 154,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to test

Fail 11 Jan 2023 150,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,176 miles

Rear Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r lower joints slight play.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r lower joints slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has slight side wall damage but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,709 miles

Both rear tyres perishing, especially nearside but this one also has outer sidewall damage (but not exposing the cords).

Plastic covers and trays fitted preventing full inspection of all MOT items.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 126,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing, especially nearside but this one also has outer sidewall damage (but not exposing the cords).

Plastic covers and trays fitted preventing full inspection of all MOT items.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 126,227 miles

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

near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,568 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing and devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

near side front, near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded brake pipe go behind plastic covers, condition not known (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing and devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

near side front, near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2014 124,752 miles

Off side front tyre perishing in tread area.

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

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable iktems.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,869 miles

Off side front tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges, also perishing

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 122,513 miles

Off side front tyre wearing on edges.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 110,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,482 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,396 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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MX55 MKP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MX55 MKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX55 MKP registered?

MX55 MKP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is MX55 MKP safe to buy?

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