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HF54 MRV

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,419 mi
Last recorded184,419 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MRV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 184,419 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 180,245 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 174,009 miles

fan belt worn

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 159,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 159,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DANGEROUS! sidewall collapsing all around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 153,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 153,551 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower ball joint appears seriously worn, but shows no play due to air suspension taking up the slack

Pass 1 Aug 2016 143,806 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 143,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 136,602 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 136,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,900 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 117,888 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 106,349 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,378 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 73,375 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,506 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 46,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,568 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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HF54 MRV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF54 MRV, 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 HF54 MRV registered?

HF54 MRV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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