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EY05 AHX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,291 mi
Last recorded85,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 AHX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 85,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 81,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 80,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 75,146 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,078 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 63,335 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 61,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,351 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 59,351 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,136 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,136 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,578 miles

Centre section exhaust front clamp cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,844 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 33,843 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front fog light loose

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,639 miles

low emitter

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,804 miles

damage to both back tyre side walls but not showing cords

damage to front nearside tyre sidewalls but not showing cord

Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,455 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 16,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EY05 AHX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EY05 AHX, 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 EY05 AHX registered?

EY05 AHX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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