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MV05 XZD

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,814 mi
Last recorded165,814 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XZD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 165,814 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 159,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 157,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 152,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 152,538 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 146,719 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 140,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 140,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 130,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,043 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,922 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 102,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,263 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise n/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,330 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,291 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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MV05 XZD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV05 XZD, 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 MV05 XZD registered?

MV05 XZD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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