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GHZ 1243

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,178 mi
Last recorded193,178 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 1243
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 193,178 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 193,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 184,435 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2020 181,554 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 162,372 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 162,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 144,817 miles

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL 3 WHEEL WHICH HAVE HAD NEW TYRES HAVE BEEN WELDED AND TYRE PRESSURES NEED CHECKING DAILY..

Fail 22 Mar 2018 144,817 miles

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL 3 WHEEL WHICH HAVE HAD NEW TYRES HAVE BEEN WELDED AND TYRE PRESSURES NEED CHECKING DAILY..

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 137,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 132,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,085 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 103,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 103,728 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 92,583 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 92,583 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 81,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 81,055 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 37,928 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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GHZ 1243 is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GHZ 1243, 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 GHZ 1243 registered?

GHZ 1243 is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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