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MH55 XKJ

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,420 mi
Last recorded103,420 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XKJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 103,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,772 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 97,772 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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre near legal limit

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

front registration plate

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,516 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,925 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,863 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,616 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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MH55 XKJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MH55 XKJ, 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 MH55 XKJ registered?

MH55 XKJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is MH55 XKJ safe to buy?

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