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HX54 XYY

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,249 mi
Last recorded168,249 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 XYY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 168,249 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 162,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

offside rear jacking point damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2020 151,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

offside rear jacking point damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2020 148,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and full length pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

front upper drop-link rubbers are split

offside rear jack point is damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2019 142,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 138,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 134,602 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 128,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,463 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 108,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,441 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 6 Jan 2012 88,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,866 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 79,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,564 miles

engine drive pully nosie and moving around.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,925 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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HX54 XYY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HX54 XYY, 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 HX54 XYY registered?

HX54 XYY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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