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GD54 HCP

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,026 mi
Last recorded194,026 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 HCP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 194,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 188,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 188,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb loose in rear of light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer side wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 176,261 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 164,797 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside headlamp unit. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 159,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 159,340 miles

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 153,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 153,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 146,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 141,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 122,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 111,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,816 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,877 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,032 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 99,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,270 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,321 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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GD54 HCP 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 GD54 HCP, 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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GD54 HCP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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