2005 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · WR55 HNF
2005 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 192,700 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR55 HNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 192,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR55 HNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 535 (WR55 HNF) between December 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front leds (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
WR55 HNF Mileage History
- 21/12/2024185,206 mi
- 23/12/2024185,221 mi+15 mi
- 12/12/2025192,698 mi+7,477 mi
- 15/12/2025192,700 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/2025192,700 mi
Average of roughly 7,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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