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HY05 MYR

2005 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,037 mi
Last recorded179,037 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MYR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 179,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 173,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

trays and covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2022 173,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 163,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 154,568 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 154,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 148,566 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 136,380 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up above the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

trays and covers fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 123,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges of treads

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play / wear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 82,132 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2013 76,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,042 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,942 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,824 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 MYR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

HY05 MYR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is HY05 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 MYR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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