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HX55 AWU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,422 mi
Last recorded174,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 AWU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 174,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 172,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 168,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet shocks weak. Not holding bonnet in open position

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2017 168,815 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush suspension arm / hub bush (2.5.B.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet shocks weak. Not holding bonnet in open position

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2016 164,537 miles

Bonnet stay weak

Engine oil level low --topped up before test

Front & rear anti-roll bars corroding

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

N/S/F tyre has side wall damage and wearing on edges

N/S/R lower suspension arm bushes wearing, with play --just acceptable -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/F wheel rim distorted

O/S/R tyre getting close to wear indicators

Oil Leaks

Rear brake discs wearing

Wheel rims damaged

parking brake travel/lever ratchet seems worn

Fail 25 Oct 2016 164,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay weak

Both rear brake hoses perishing slightly

Engine oil level low --topped up before test

Front & rear anti-roll bars corroding

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

N/S/F tyre has side wall damage and wearing on edges

N/S/R lower suspension arm bushes wearing, with play --just acceptable -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/F wheel rim distorted

O/S/R tyre getting close to wear indicators

Oil Leaks

Rear brake discs wearing

Travel handbrake

Wheel rims damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2015 147,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 147,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 127,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,234 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 90,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,667 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,605 miles

rear tyre treads very close to limit

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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HX55 AWU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 HX55 AWU, 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 HX55 AWU registered?

HX55 AWU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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