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HXZ 1488

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,748 mi
Last recorded165,748 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 1488
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 165,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 154,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 154,861 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,337 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 139,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,451 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 129,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 122,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 112,172 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,885 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,278 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,129 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,087 miles

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

cut n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,054 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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HXZ 1488 is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXZ 1488, 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 HXZ 1488 registered?

HXZ 1488 is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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