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HX55 CYH

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

244,211 mi
Last recorded244,211 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 244,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 238,925 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 231,163 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 221,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 209,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 191,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 183,230 miles

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Centre Rear Upper light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre very low on tread and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 168,617 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 153,624 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 153,624 miles

Offside Front 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 21 Oct 2013 137,670 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,209 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CYH 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 87.5%.

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 HX55 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

HX55 CYH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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