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EN05 HTX

2005 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,565 mi
Last recorded145,565 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 HTX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 145,565 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 145,565 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 143,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 134,292 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 134,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2015 125,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 118,201 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

advise cuts in n/s/f tyre no cords showing time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2014 118,201 miles

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

advise cuts in n/s/f tyre no cords showing time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2014 118,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 100,489 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,885 miles

Both rear tyres starting to were on inner tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,760 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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EN05 HTX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN05 HTX, 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 EN05 HTX registered?

EN05 HTX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is EN05 HTX safe to buy?

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