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HK05 UBP

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

198,721 mi
Last recorded198,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 UBP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 198,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 198,721 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 188,545 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 187,728 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front day light running lights incorrect colour,

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

head lights slightly different beam colour.

Fail 29 Jul 2021 187,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front day light running lights incorrect colour,

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

head lights slightly different beam colour.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 187,242 miles

Offside Front brake flexi bracket insecure,

Fail 11 Aug 2020 187,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clipping in, (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front brake flexi bracket insecure,

Pass 9 Aug 2019 180,830 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 180,830 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 170,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 170,836 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left both, (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 162,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut in several places not to cords

Pass 9 Aug 2016 152,256 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 152,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 144,013 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 137,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 137,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 125,945 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 125,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 113,224 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge 245/35/zr19 xl

Fail 20 Aug 2012 113,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge 245/35/zr19 xl

offside outer rear side light inop

Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,522 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,129 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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HK05 UBP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HK05 UBP, 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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HK05 UBP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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