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HF05 CUH

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,999 mi
Last recorded152,999 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 CUH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,999 miles

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

Slight damage to headlamps

Pass 30 Jun 2018 142,698 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 142,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 18 Jul 2017 139,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 137,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 130,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 130,968 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 124,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 103,857 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 102,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,762 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.68 mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.74 mm

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,957 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside 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 26 Mar 2008 40,386 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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HF05 CUH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF05 CUH, 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 HF05 CUH registered?

HF05 CUH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HF05 CUH safe to buy?

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