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HY55 GOA

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,801 mi
Last recorded183,801 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 GOA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 183,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 178,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 178,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 166,562 miles

Offside Rear park brake has just met minimum requirements

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

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 13 Jan 2022 166,562 miles

Offside Rear park brake has just met minimum requirements

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

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

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Jan 2021 153,211 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2021 153,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise handbrake travel

Pass 7 Jan 2020 139,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 139,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 132,701 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 132,701 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 126,519 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 126,519 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 117,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 102,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 98,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 87,447 miles

smoke level too low to register

Fail 9 May 2012 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

smoke level too low to register

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,404 miles

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

exhaust peak not detected on smoketest

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,480 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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HY55 GOA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HY55 GOA, 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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What year was HY55 GOA registered?

HY55 GOA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is HY55 GOA safe to buy?

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