MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Front headlight damaged
Offside Front steering arm slight play
front brake pipes corording
rear metal brake pipes corroding
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
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
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
exhaust down pipes area has been welded and corroded
front brake pipes corroding
hanbrake rachet worn
Offside Rear lower arm front bush splitting and worn very slight movement
both rear flexy brake hose's perishing
front metal brake pipes corroding
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
both front lower arm front bushes perished and slight play
engine damp with oil
handbrake low effort
steering arms slight play
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
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
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
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
discs worn
sill covers
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
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
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
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
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)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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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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