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HY05 GVO

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 GVO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 129,622 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 129,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2013 102,530 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and splitting

Pass 18 May 2012 95,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,212 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 67,268 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,403 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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HY05 GVO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HY05 GVO, 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 HY05 GVO registered?

HY05 GVO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 GVO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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