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HX05 VHL

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,112 mi
Last recorded170,112 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VHL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 170,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 162,567 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 161,798 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 161,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 152,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,514 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 137,514 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 126,465 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 119,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

emissions not detected

Fail 14 May 2013 119,472 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

emissions not detected

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre on legal limit inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,498 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 91,498 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,435 miles

rear brake pads very low.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,440 miles

both chips in windscreen still spreading at time of test.

near side rear tyre worn to the limit and has outer side wall damage.

off side front tyre worn very low on inner edge of traed.

two chips in windscreen one on off side near to the edge of zone(A).

Fail 16 Jul 2008 40,749 miles

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

both chips in windscreen still spreading at time of test.

near side rear tyre worn to the limit and has outer side wall damage.

off side front tyre worn very low on inner edge of traed.

two chips in windscreen one on off side near to the edge of zone(A).

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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HX05 VHL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX05 VHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 VHL registered?

HX05 VHL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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