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E11 HCG

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 HCG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 97,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 97,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 96,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,147 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2016 84,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 73,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,795 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 54,639 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 54,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm. Front and rear brake pads, very low. Poor operation of handbrake. One litre of engine oil required.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E11 HCG is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E11 HCG, 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 E11 HCG registered?

E11 HCG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is E11 HCG safe to buy?

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