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HY05 MZZ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,409 mi
Last recorded182,409 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 182,409 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Engine damp with oil

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

Nearside front flexible brake hoses perished

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 181,495 miles

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Offside Front steering arm slight play

front brake pipes corording

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 May 2022 181,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge

front brake pipes corording

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2021 180,171 miles

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Edge Worn, Outer Side Wall Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn, Outer Side Wall Perished

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge, Inner Edge Worn Low Close To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Front Bush Worn

TPMS Light On

Pass 8 Jun 2020 176,933 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust down pipes area has been welded and corroded

front brake pipes corroding

hanbrake rachet worn

Pass 17 May 2019 170,113 miles

Offside Rear lower arm front bush splitting and worn very slight movement

both rear flexy brake hose's perishing

front metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 May 2019 170,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lower arm front bush splitting and worn very slight movement

both rear flexy brake hose's perishing

front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 May 2018 160,526 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perished and slight play

engine damp with oil

handbrake low effort

steering arms slight play

Fail 15 May 2018 160,526 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)

both front lower arm front bushes perished and slight play

engine damp with oil

handbrake low effort

steering arms slight play

Pass 11 May 2017 150,831 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn edges low inner edge on limit inner edge

both front anti roll bar drop link top boots damaged no ingress of dirt

slight bow down pipe and exhaust flex

Pass 17 May 2016 141,037 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge close to limit

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

exhaust flex deteriorated

handbrake rachet worn

Pass 14 May 2015 131,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2014 123,053 miles

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 20 May 2013 113,241 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 113,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear discs and pads worn

sill covers

f/ discs worn

Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,668 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 92,668 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)

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,750 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,783 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,913 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 MZZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY05 MZZ, 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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HY05 MZZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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