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EK05 CHV

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,289 mi
Last recorded143,289 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CHV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,289 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm

osr tyre on 2mm

Fail 5 Jun 2018 143,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion brake pipe (1.1.16 (d) (i))

nsr tyre on 2mm

osf brake pipe corroded

osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 May 2017 129,519 miles

handbrake brake test requirements just met

no smoke detected on emissions test

Fail 22 May 2017 129,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,330 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,879 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,163 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 26 Jun 2012 83,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,484 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,093 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,351 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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EK05 CHV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK05 CHV, 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 EK05 CHV registered?

EK05 CHV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is EK05 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 CHV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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