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HV55 VKD

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,228 mi
Last recorded126,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VKD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 126,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 124,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 122,766 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,686 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 119,744 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,356 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,048 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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HV55 VKD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HV55 VKD, 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 HV55 VKD registered?

HV55 VKD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HV55 VKD safe to buy?

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