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HK55 HKC

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,301 mi
Last recorded148,301 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 HKC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 148,301 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

The underbody condition is corroded.

Fail 1 May 2026 148,301 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

The underbody condition is corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 148,229 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 148,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 140,402 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,503 miles

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

Front tyres worn edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damage

Fail 27 Feb 2018 128,503 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front tyres worn edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damage

Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,004 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheels and nearside front wheel welded

tpms light on

Fail 23 Jan 2017 124,004 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear wheels and nearside front wheel welded

tpms light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 118,260 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged inner edge

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2014 106,234 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 106,177 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 93,630 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,255 miles

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

offside main beam id deem

nearside tyre in very poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,919 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 82,919 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 69,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,087 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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HK55 HKC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HK55 HKC, 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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HK55 HKC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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