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HV55 ZBW

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

262,878 mi
Last recorded262,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 ZBW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 262,878 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emissions value passed at time of test following purge (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 261,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 259,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 258,889 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 258,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 252,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 252,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 245,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 245,441 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 241,358 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 228,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 203,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 172,820 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 172,815 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 144,638 miles

crack to front number plate

damage to n/s outer sill cover and jacking foot missing

exhaust flexi mesh broken allow internal pipe excess movement but system gas tight

n/s/f tyre wear to both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f rear bottom ball joint

Fail 11 Oct 2014 144,600 miles

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

crack to front number plate

damage to n/s outer sill cover and jacking foot missing

exhaust flexi mesh broken allow internal pipe excess movement but system gas tight

n/s/f tyre wear to both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f rear bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2012 90,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,583 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,582 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 29 Sep 2010 58,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,750 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 34,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,103 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 ZBW 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 68%.

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 HV55 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

HV55 ZBW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is HV55 ZBW safe to buy?

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