MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
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)
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
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
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyre treads very close to limit
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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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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HX55 AWU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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