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HX05 XLJ

2005 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

285,041 mi
Last recorded285,041 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 285,041 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 285,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 275,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 272,689 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 272,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 265,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted to the car all round

Pass 17 Jan 2022 257,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 253,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 249,760 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 229,190 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 190,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 190,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 159,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 159,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 130,765 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,718 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 74,718 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,274 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,379 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges,osr tyre 3mm

Pass 15 May 2010 42,471 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 35,899 miles

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

both rear tyres 2.5mm.

Pass 18 May 2009 35,899 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,726 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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HX05 XLJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

HX05 XLJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is HX05 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 XLJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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