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HW05 LWC

2005 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,159 mi
Last recorded95,159 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LWC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,611 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 85,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,148 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,148 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,025 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,290 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 52,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r disc worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 25,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,248 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,520 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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HW05 LWC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW05 LWC, 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 HW05 LWC registered?

HW05 LWC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is HW05 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 LWC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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