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HD05 FBE

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,622 mi
Last recorded171,622 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FBE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 171,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 158,005 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,847 miles

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

all under trays fitted and side sill covers

Pass 28 Nov 2020 147,491 miles

Front Under Guards Fitted Obscuring Some Suspension Components

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

Pass 29 May 2019 137,645 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 137,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 130,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 125,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 116,182 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 96,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 87,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,592 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,856 miles

Emission printout not available due to vehicle not 'triggering ' meter. ( Too clean )

Front brake discs wearing thin

Near side rear wishbone nush slightly debonding

Slight damage to off side front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,002 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,012 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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HD05 FBE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HD05 FBE, 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 HD05 FBE registered?

HD05 FBE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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